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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.35, 4,460.24 and 1,124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.35, 4,460.24 and 1,124.12 is: 1,686.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.35 : 4,460.24 = 1,124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.35/4,460.24 = 1,124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.35x = 4,460.24 × 1,124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.35x = 5,013,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,844.99/2,973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.26

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