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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.26, 4,465.62 and 1,433.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.26, 4,465.62 and 1,433.34 is: 2,154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.26 : 4,465.62 = 1,433.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.26/4,465.62 = 1,433.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.26x = 4,465.62 × 1,433.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.26x = 6,400,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,400,751.77/2,971.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.22

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