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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.88, 4,230 and 971.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.88, 4,230 and 971.73 is: 1,456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.88 : 4,230 = 971.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.88/4,230 = 971.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.88x = 4,230 × 971.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.88x = 4,110,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,417.90/2,821.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.63

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