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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.02, 4,452.63 and 1,119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.02, 4,452.63 and 1,119.27 is: 1,679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.02 : 4,452.63 = 1,119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.02/4,452.63 = 1,119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.02x = 4,452.63 × 1,119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.02x = 4,983,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,695.18/2,968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.13

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