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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.14, 4,462.74 and 784.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.14, 4,462.74 and 784.18 is: 1,176.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.14 : 4,462.74 = 784.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.14/4,462.74 = 784.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.14x = 4,462.74 × 784.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.14x = 3,499,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,591.45/2,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.28

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