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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.09, 4,240.95 and 978.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.09, 4,240.95 and 978.37 is: 1,467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.09 : 4,240.95 = 978.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.09/4,240.95 = 978.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.09x = 4,240.95 × 978.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.09x = 4,149,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,218.25/2,827.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.66

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