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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.86, 4,458.48 and 1,024.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.86, 4,458.48 and 1,024.08 is: 1,536.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.86 : 4,458.48 = 1,024.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.86/4,458.48 = 1,024.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.86x = 4,458.48 × 1,024.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.86x = 4,565,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,840.20/2,971.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.36

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