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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967.80, 4,452.73 and 1,119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967.80, 4,452.73 and 1,119.45 is: 1,679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967.80 : 4,452.73 = 1,119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967.80/4,452.73 = 1,119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967.80x = 4,452.73 × 1,119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967.80x = 4,984,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,608.60/2,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.56

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