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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.75, 4,452.98 and 1,215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.75, 4,452.98 and 1,215.99 is: 1,823.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.75 : 4,452.98 = 1,215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.75/4,452.98 = 1,215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.75x = 4,452.98 × 1,215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.75x = 5,414,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414,782.19/2,969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.31

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