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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.67, 4,457.03 and 1,122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.67, 4,457.03 and 1,122.53 is: 1,683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.67 : 4,457.03 = 1,122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.67/4,457.03 = 1,122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.67x = 4,457.03 × 1,122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.67x = 5,003,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,121.99/2,971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.61

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