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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.55, 4,452.43 and 1,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.55, 4,452.43 and 1,324.72 is: 1,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.55 : 4,452.43 = 1,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.55/4,452.43 = 1,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.55x = 4,452.43 × 1,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.55x = 5,898,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898,204.12/2,968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.90

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