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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.78, 4,448.25 and 1,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.78, 4,448.25 and 1,233.54 is: 1,850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.78 : 4,448.25 = 1,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.78/4,448.25 = 1,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.78x = 4,448.25 × 1,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.78x = 5,487,094.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,094.31/2,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.76

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