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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.22, 4,376.43 and 969.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.22, 4,376.43 and 969.57 is: 1,454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.22 : 4,376.43 = 969.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.22/4,376.43 = 969.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.22x = 4,376.43 × 969.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.22x = 4,243,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,255.24/2,917.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.56

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