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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.24, 4,456.68 and 1,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.24, 4,456.68 and 1,023.40 is: 1,535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.24 : 4,456.68 = 1,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.24/4,456.68 = 1,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.24x = 4,456.68 × 1,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.24x = 4,560,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,966.31/2,971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.04

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