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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.70, 4,454.58 and 1,238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.70, 4,454.58 and 1,238.34 is: 1,857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.70 : 4,454.58 = 1,238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.70/4,454.58 = 1,238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.70x = 4,454.58 × 1,238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.70x = 5,516,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516,284.60/2,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.52

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