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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.37, 4,237.29 and 975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.37, 4,237.29 and 975.61 is: 1,463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.37 : 4,237.29 = 975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.37/4,237.29 = 975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.37x = 4,237.29 × 975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.37x = 4,133,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,942.50/2,824.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.67

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