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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.28, 4,374.36 and 968.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.28, 4,374.36 and 968.78 is: 1,452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.28 : 4,374.36 = 968.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.28/4,374.36 = 968.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.28x = 4,374.36 × 968.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.28x = 4,237,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,792.48/2,917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.65

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