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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.60, 4,454.80 and 1,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.60, 4,454.80 and 1,022.40 is: 1,533.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.60 : 4,454.80 = 1,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.60/4,454.80 = 1,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.60x = 4,454.80 × 1,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.60x = 4,554,587.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,587.52/2,969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.74

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