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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.26, 4,457.51 and 1,122.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.26, 4,457.51 and 1,122.33 is: 1,683.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.26 : 4,457.51 = 1,122.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.26/4,457.51 = 1,122.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.26x = 4,457.51 × 1,122.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.26x = 5,002,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,797.20/2,971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.73

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