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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.51, 4,375.31 and 969.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.51, 4,375.31 and 969.19 is: 1,453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.51 : 4,375.31 = 969.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.51/4,375.31 = 969.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.51x = 4,375.31 × 969.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.51x = 4,240,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,490.91/2,917.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.46

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