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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.46, 4,453.38 and 1,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.46, 4,453.38 and 1,095.12 is: 1,642.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.46 : 4,453.38 = 1,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.46/4,453.38 = 1,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.46x = 4,453.38 × 1,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.46x = 4,876,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,985.51/2,969.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.38

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