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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.49, 4,460.01 and 1,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.49, 4,460.01 and 1,124.44 is: 1,686.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.49 : 4,460.01 = 1,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.49/4,460.01 = 1,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.49x = 4,460.01 × 1,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.49x = 5,015,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,013.64/2,973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.57

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