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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.28, 4,452.55 and 1,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.28, 4,452.55 and 1,325.84 is: 1,988.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.28 : 4,452.55 = 1,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.28/4,452.55 = 1,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.28x = 4,452.55 × 1,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.28x = 5,903,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903,343.31/2,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.14

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