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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.10, 4,232.34 and 973.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.10, 4,232.34 and 973.14 is: 1,459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.10 : 4,232.34 = 973.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.10/4,232.34 = 973.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.10x = 4,232.34 × 973.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.10x = 4,118,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,659.35/2,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.43

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