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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.64, 4,450.20 and 1,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.64, 4,450.20 and 1,020.38 is: 1,529.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.64 : 4,450.20 = 1,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.64/4,450.20 = 1,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.64x = 4,450.20 × 1,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.64x = 4,540,895.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,895.08/2,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.62

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