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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.20, 4,453.86 and 1,021.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.20, 4,453.86 and 1,021.36 is: 1,532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.20 : 4,453.86 = 1,021.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.20/4,453.86 = 1,021.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.20x = 4,453.86 × 1,021.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.20x = 4,548,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,994.45/2,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.06

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