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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.11, 4,456.62 and 1,023.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.11, 4,456.62 and 1,023.33 is: 1,534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.11 : 4,456.62 = 1,023.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.11/4,456.62 = 1,023.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.11x = 4,456.62 × 1,023.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.11x = 4,560,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,592.94/2,971.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.98

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