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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.45, 4,454.28 and 1,021.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.45, 4,454.28 and 1,021.64 is: 1,532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.45 : 4,454.28 = 1,021.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.45/4,454.28 = 1,021.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.45x = 4,454.28 × 1,021.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.45x = 4,550,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,670.62/2,969.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.50

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