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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.63, 4,463.50 and 784.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.63, 4,463.50 and 784.28 is: 1,176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.63 : 4,463.50 = 784.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.63/4,463.50 = 784.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.63x = 4,463.50 × 784.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.63x = 3,500,633.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,633.78/2,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.43

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