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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.52, 4,452.77 and 1,304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.52, 4,452.77 and 1,304.28 is: 1,956.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.52 : 4,452.77 = 1,304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.52/4,452.77 = 1,304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.52x = 4,452.77 × 1,304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.52x = 5,807,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,807,662.12/2,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.42

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