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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.48, 4,453.53 and 1,325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.48, 4,453.53 and 1,325.13 is: 1,987.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.48 : 4,453.53 = 1,325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.48/4,453.53 = 1,325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.48x = 4,453.53 × 1,325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.48x = 5,901,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,901,506.21/2,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.39

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