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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.46, 4,454.88 and 1,096.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.46, 4,454.88 and 1,096.12 is: 1,643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.46 : 4,454.88 = 1,096.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.46/4,454.88 = 1,096.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.46x = 4,454.88 × 1,096.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.46x = 4,883,083.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,083.07/2,970.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.88

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