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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.85, 4,240.97 and 978.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.85, 4,240.97 and 978.89 is: 1,468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.85 : 4,240.97 = 978.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.85/4,240.97 = 978.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.85x = 4,240.97 × 978.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.85x = 4,151,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,438.23/2,827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.05

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