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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.92, 4,453.38 and 1,021.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.92, 4,453.38 and 1,021.14 is: 1,531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.92 : 4,453.38 = 1,021.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.92/4,453.38 = 1,021.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.92x = 4,453.38 × 1,021.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.92x = 4,547,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,524.45/2,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.71

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