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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.63, 4,225.35 and 968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.63, 4,225.35 and 968.40 is: 1,452.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.63 : 4,225.35 = 968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.63/4,225.35 = 968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.63x = 4,225.35 × 968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.63x = 4,091,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,828.94/2,817.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.22

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