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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.74, 4,376.30 and 969.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.74, 4,376.30 and 969.69 is: 1,454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.74 : 4,376.30 = 969.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.74/4,376.30 = 969.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.74x = 4,376.30 × 969.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.74x = 4,243,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,649.50/2,917.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.43

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