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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.20, 4,457.51 and 1,023.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.20, 4,457.51 and 1,023.42 is: 1,535.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.20 : 4,457.51 = 1,023.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.20/4,457.51 = 1,023.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.20x = 4,457.51 × 1,023.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.20x = 4,561,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,904.88/2,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.37

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