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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.78, 4,452.24 and 1,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.78, 4,452.24 and 1,237 is: 1,855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.78 : 4,452.24 = 1,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.78/4,452.24 = 1,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.78x = 4,452.24 × 1,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.78x = 5,507,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,507,420.88/2,968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.11

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