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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.80, 4,225.65 and 968.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.80, 4,225.65 and 968.13 is: 1,452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.80 : 4,225.65 = 968.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.80/4,225.65 = 968.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.80x = 4,225.65 × 968.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.80x = 4,090,978.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,978.53/2,816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.35

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