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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.49, 4,236.44 and 975.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.49, 4,236.44 and 975.47 is: 1,463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.49 : 4,236.44 = 975.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.49/4,236.44 = 975.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.49x = 4,236.44 × 975.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.49x = 4,132,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,494.07/2,824.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.09

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