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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.32, 4,454.43 and 1,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.32, 4,454.43 and 1,022.08 is: 1,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.32 : 4,454.43 = 1,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.32/4,454.43 = 1,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.32x = 4,454.43 × 1,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.32x = 4,552,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,783.81/2,969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.27

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