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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.78, 4,375.17 and 969.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.78, 4,375.17 and 969.13 is: 1,453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.78 : 4,375.17 = 969.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.78/4,375.17 = 969.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.78x = 4,375.17 × 969.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.78x = 4,240,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,108.50/2,916.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.70

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