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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.28, 4,451.04 and 1,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.28, 4,451.04 and 1,019.50 is: 1,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.28 : 4,451.04 = 1,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.28/4,451.04 = 1,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.28x = 4,451.04 × 1,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.28x = 4,537,835.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,835.28/2,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.29

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