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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.51, 4,460.28 and 2,883.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.51, 4,460.28 and 2,883.27 is: 4,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.51 : 4,460.28 = 2,883.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.51/4,460.28 = 2,883.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.51x = 4,460.28 × 2,883.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.51x = 12,860,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,860,191.52/2,973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.92

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