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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.36, 4,237.08 and 975.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.36, 4,237.08 and 975.64 is: 1,463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.36 : 4,237.08 = 975.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.36/4,237.08 = 975.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.36x = 4,237.08 × 975.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.36x = 4,133,864.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,864.73/2,824.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.65

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