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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.24, 4,451.28 and 1,018.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.24, 4,451.28 and 1,018.98 is: 1,528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.24 : 4,451.28 = 1,018.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.24/4,451.28 = 1,018.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.24x = 4,451.28 × 1,018.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.24x = 4,535,765.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,765.29/2,967.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.61

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