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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.54, 4,460.36 and 1,125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.54, 4,460.36 and 1,125.53 is: 1,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.54 : 4,460.36 = 1,125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.54/4,460.36 = 1,125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.54x = 4,460.36 × 1,125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.54x = 5,020,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,241.06/2,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.30

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