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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.78, 4,373.88 and 968.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.78, 4,373.88 and 968.92 is: 1,452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.78 : 4,373.88 = 968.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.78/4,373.88 = 968.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.78x = 4,373.88 × 968.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.78x = 4,237,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,939.81/2,917.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.45

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