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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.52, 4,460.32 and 1,330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.52, 4,460.32 and 1,330.16 is: 1,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.52 : 4,460.32 = 1,330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.52/4,460.32 = 1,330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.52x = 4,460.32 × 1,330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.52x = 5,932,939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,939.25/2,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.26

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