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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.94, 4,240.46 and 978.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.94, 4,240.46 and 978.44 is: 1,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.94 : 4,240.46 = 978.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.94/4,240.46 = 978.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.94x = 4,240.46 × 978.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.94x = 4,149,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,035.68/2,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.16

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