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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.25, 4,433.70 and 2,765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.25, 4,433.70 and 2,765.48 is: 4,123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.25 : 4,433.70 = 2,765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.25/4,433.70 = 2,765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.25x = 4,433.70 × 2,765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.25x = 12,261,294.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261,294.85/2,973.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.88

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