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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.80, 4,451.49 and 1,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.80, 4,451.49 and 1,019.96 is: 1,529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.80 : 4,451.49 = 1,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.80/4,451.49 = 1,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.80x = 4,451.49 × 1,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.80x = 4,540,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,341.74/2,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.87

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