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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.33, 4,452.57 and 1,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.33, 4,452.57 and 1,020.52 is: 1,530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.33 : 4,452.57 = 1,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.33/4,452.57 = 1,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.33x = 4,452.57 × 1,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.33x = 4,543,909.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543,909.37/2,968.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.80

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