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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.09, 4,241.20 and 978.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.09, 4,241.20 and 978.16 is: 1,467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.09 : 4,241.20 = 978.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.09/4,241.20 = 978.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.09x = 4,241.20 × 978.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.09x = 4,148,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,571.68/2,827.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.44

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