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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.82, 4,451.93 and 1,409.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.82, 4,451.93 and 1,409.27 is: 2,113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.82 : 4,451.93 = 1,409.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.82/4,451.93 = 1,409.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.82x = 4,451.93 × 1,409.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.82x = 6,273,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,273,952.65/2,968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.29

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