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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.47, 4,448.37 and 1,322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.47, 4,448.37 and 1,322.13 is: 1,983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.47 : 4,448.37 = 1,322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.47/4,448.37 = 1,322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.47x = 4,448.37 × 1,322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.47x = 5,881,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,881,323.43/2,965.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.27

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