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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.09, 4,462.28 and 783.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.09, 4,462.28 and 783.99 is: 1,175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.09 : 4,462.28 = 783.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.09/4,462.28 = 783.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.09x = 4,462.28 × 783.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.09x = 3,498,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,384.86/2,975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.89

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