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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.60, 4,235.58 and 974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.60, 4,235.58 and 974.88 is: 1,462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.60 : 4,235.58 = 974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.60/4,235.58 = 974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.60x = 4,235.58 × 974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.60x = 4,129,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,182.23/2,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.38

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