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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.24, 4,450.86 and 1,019.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.24, 4,450.86 and 1,019.46 is: 1,529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.24 : 4,450.86 = 1,019.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.24/4,450.86 = 1,019.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.24x = 4,450.86 × 1,019.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.24x = 4,537,473.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,473.74/2,967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.19

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