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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.11, 4,460.28 and 1,124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.11, 4,460.28 and 1,124.18 is: 1,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.11 : 4,460.28 = 1,124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.11/4,460.28 = 1,124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.11x = 4,460.28 × 1,124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.11x = 5,014,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,156.47/2,973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.51

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