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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.80, 4,458.78 and 1,024.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.80, 4,458.78 and 1,024.56 is: 1,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.80 : 4,458.78 = 1,024.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.80/4,458.78 = 1,024.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.80x = 4,458.78 × 1,024.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.80x = 4,568,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,287.64/2,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.21

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