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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.48, 4,460.22 and 1,025.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.48, 4,460.22 and 1,025.53 is: 1,538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.48 : 4,460.22 = 1,025.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.48/4,460.22 = 1,025.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.48x = 4,460.22 × 1,025.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.48x = 4,574,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,094.99/2,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.30

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