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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.70, 4,453.20 and 1,326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.70, 4,453.20 and 1,326.75 is: 1,989.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.70 : 4,453.20 = 1,326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.70/4,453.20 = 1,326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.70x = 4,453.20 × 1,326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.70x = 5,908,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,908,283.10/2,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.52

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