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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.97, 4,452.25 and 1,237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.97, 4,452.25 and 1,237.65 is: 1,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.97 : 4,452.25 = 1,237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.97/4,452.25 = 1,237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.97x = 4,452.25 × 1,237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.97x = 5,510,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,510,327.21/2,969.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.35

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