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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.58, 4,231.16 and 971.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.58, 4,231.16 and 971.45 is: 1,457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.58 : 4,231.16 = 971.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.58/4,231.16 = 971.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.58x = 4,231.16 × 971.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.58x = 4,110,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,355.52/2,820.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.27

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