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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.31, 4,453.00 and 1,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.31, 4,453.00 and 1,020.08 is: 1,530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.31 : 4,453.00 = 1,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.31/4,453.00 = 1,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.31x = 4,453.00 × 1,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.31x = 4,542,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,391.42/2,968.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.30

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