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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.19, 4,452.57 and 1,021.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.19, 4,452.57 and 1,021.55 is: 1,531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.19 : 4,452.57 = 1,021.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.19/4,452.57 = 1,021.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.19x = 4,452.57 × 1,021.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.19x = 4,548,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,500.62/2,969.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.90

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