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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.75, 4,453.13 and 916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.75, 4,453.13 and 916.75 is: 1,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.75 : 4,453.13 = 916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.75/4,453.13 = 916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.75x = 4,453.13 × 916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.75x = 4,082,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,406.93/2,968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.13

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