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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.66, 4,373.82 and 968.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.66, 4,373.82 and 968.04 is: 1,452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.66 : 4,373.82 = 968.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.66/4,373.82 = 968.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.66x = 4,373.82 × 968.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.66x = 4,234,032.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,032.71/2,915.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.17

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