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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.53, 4,449.42 and 1,504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.53, 4,449.42 and 1,504.59 is: 2,255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.53 : 4,449.42 = 1,504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.53/4,449.42 = 1,504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.53x = 4,449.42 × 1,504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.53x = 6,694,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694,552.84/2,968.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.17

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