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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.08, 4,453.38 and 1,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.08, 4,453.38 and 1,121.04 is: 1,680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.08 : 4,453.38 = 1,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.08/4,453.38 = 1,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.08x = 4,453.38 × 1,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.08x = 4,992,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,417.12/2,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.34

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