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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.10, 4,456.87 and 1,121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.10, 4,456.87 and 1,121.87 is: 1,682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.10 : 4,456.87 = 1,121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.10/4,456.87 = 1,121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.10x = 4,456.87 × 1,121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.10x = 5,000,037.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,037.08/2,971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.89

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