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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.40, 4,236.60 and 975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.40, 4,236.60 and 975.35 is: 1,463.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.40 : 4,236.60 = 975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.40/4,236.60 = 975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.40x = 4,236.60 × 975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.40x = 4,132,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,167.81/2,824.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.03

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