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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.26, 4,460.99 and 1,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.26, 4,460.99 and 1,511.42 is: 2,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.26 : 4,460.99 = 1,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.26/4,460.99 = 1,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.26x = 4,460.99 × 1,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.26x = 6,742,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,742,399.64/2,971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.21

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