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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.32, 4,233.76 and 973.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.32, 4,233.76 and 973.19 is: 1,459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.32 : 4,233.76 = 973.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.32/4,233.76 = 973.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.32x = 4,233.76 × 973.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.32x = 4,120,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,237.44/2,822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.88

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