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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.44, 4,452.98 and 1,021.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.44, 4,452.98 and 1,021.01 is: 1,532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.44 : 4,452.98 = 1,021.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.44/4,452.98 = 1,021.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.44x = 4,452.98 × 1,021.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.44x = 4,546,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,509.74/2,967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.13

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