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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.30, 4,451.98 and 1,118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.30, 4,451.98 and 1,118.95 is: 1,678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.30 : 4,451.98 = 1,118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.30/4,451.98 = 1,118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.30x = 4,451.98 × 1,118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.30x = 4,981,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,533.29/2,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.81

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