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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.09, 4,233.48 and 973.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.09, 4,233.48 and 973.71 is: 1,460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.09 : 4,233.48 = 973.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.09/4,233.48 = 973.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.09x = 4,233.48 × 973.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.09x = 4,122,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,181.81/2,823.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.17

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