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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.17, 4,451.77 and 1,119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.17, 4,451.77 and 1,119.03 is: 1,678.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.17 : 4,451.77 = 1,119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.17/4,451.77 = 1,119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.17x = 4,451.77 × 1,119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.17x = 4,981,664.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,981,664.18/2,968.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.36

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