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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.76, 4,459.36 and 1,024.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.76, 4,459.36 and 1,024.94 is: 1,537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.76 : 4,459.36 = 1,024.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.76/4,459.36 = 1,024.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.76x = 4,459.36 × 1,024.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.76x = 4,570,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,562.73/2,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.48

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