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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.51, 4,224.48 and 968.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.51, 4,224.48 and 968.46 is: 1,452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.51 : 4,224.48 = 968.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.51/4,224.48 = 968.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.51x = 4,224.48 × 968.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.51x = 4,091,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,218.78/2,817.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.07

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