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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.62, 4,229.76 and 971.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.62, 4,229.76 and 971.08 is: 1,456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.62 : 4,229.76 = 971.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.62/4,229.76 = 971.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.62x = 4,229.76 × 971.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.62x = 4,107,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,435.34/2,819.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.73

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