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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.29, 4,237.12 and 976.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.29, 4,237.12 and 976.33 is: 1,464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.29 : 4,237.12 = 976.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.29/4,237.12 = 976.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.29x = 4,237.12 × 976.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.29x = 4,136,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,818.00/2,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.21

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