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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.94, 4,231.86 and 972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.94, 4,231.86 and 972.54 is: 1,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.94 : 4,231.86 = 972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.94/4,231.86 = 972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.94x = 4,231.86 × 972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.94x = 4,115,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,653.12/2,821.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.45

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