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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.44, 4,453.58 and 1,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.44, 4,453.58 and 1,325.68 is: 1,988.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.44 : 4,453.58 = 1,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.44/4,453.58 = 1,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.44x = 4,453.58 × 1,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.44x = 5,904,021.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,904,021.93/2,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.26

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