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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.31, 4,454.06 and 1,507.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.31, 4,454.06 and 1,507.61 is: 2,262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.31 : 4,454.06 = 1,507.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.31/4,454.06 = 1,507.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.31x = 4,454.06 × 1,507.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.31x = 6,714,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,714,988.99/2,968.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.22

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