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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.89, 4,236.66 and 976.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.89, 4,236.66 and 976.07 is: 1,463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.89 : 4,236.66 = 976.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.89/4,236.66 = 976.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.89x = 4,236.66 × 976.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.89x = 4,135,276.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,276.73/2,824.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.87

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