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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.90, 4,239.08 and 976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.90, 4,239.08 and 976.26 is: 1,464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.90 : 4,239.08 = 976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.90/4,239.08 = 976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.90x = 4,239.08 × 976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.90x = 4,138,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,444.24/2,825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.47

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