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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.06, 4,452.93 and 1,324.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.06, 4,452.93 and 1,324.73 is: 1,986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.06 : 4,452.93 = 1,324.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.06/4,452.93 = 1,324.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.06x = 4,452.93 × 1,324.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.06x = 5,898,929.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,898,929.96/2,969.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.80

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