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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.11, 4,226.35 and 968.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.11, 4,226.35 and 968.25 is: 1,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.11 : 4,226.35 = 968.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.11/4,226.35 = 968.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.11x = 4,226.35 × 968.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.11x = 4,092,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,139.84/2,817.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.60

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