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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.13, 4,427.16 and 976.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.13, 4,427.16 and 976.83 is: 1,465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.13 : 4,427.16 = 976.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.13/4,427.16 = 976.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.13x = 4,427.16 × 976.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.13x = 4,324,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,558.12/2,951.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.39

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