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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.89, 4,235.28 and 975.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.89, 4,235.28 and 975.28 is: 1,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.89 : 4,235.28 = 975.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.89/4,235.28 = 975.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.89x = 4,235.28 × 975.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.89x = 4,130,583.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,583.88/2,822.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.25

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