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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.93, 4,234.96 and 974.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.93, 4,234.96 and 974.12 is: 1,461.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.93 : 4,234.96 = 974.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.93/4,234.96 = 974.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.93x = 4,234.96 × 974.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.93x = 4,125,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,339.28/2,822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.37

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