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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.65, 4,227.96 and 969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.65, 4,227.96 and 969.75 is: 1,454.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.65 : 4,227.96 = 969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.65/4,227.96 = 969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.65x = 4,227.96 × 969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.65x = 4,100,064.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,064.21/2,818.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.62

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