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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.76, 4,452.78 and 1,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.76, 4,452.78 and 1,018.84 is: 1,528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.76 : 4,452.78 = 1,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.76/4,452.78 = 1,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.76x = 4,452.78 × 1,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.76x = 4,536,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,670.38/2,967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.65

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