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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.61, 4,375.47 and 969.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.61, 4,375.47 and 969.29 is: 1,453.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.61 : 4,375.47 = 969.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.61/4,375.47 = 969.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.61x = 4,375.47 × 969.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.61x = 4,241,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,099.32/2,917.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.62

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