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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.02, 4,460.23 and 1,025.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.02, 4,460.23 and 1,025.24 is: 1,538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.02 : 4,460.23 = 1,025.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.02/4,460.23 = 1,025.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.02x = 4,460.23 × 1,025.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.02x = 4,572,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,785.19/2,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.10

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