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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.64, 4,457.70 and 1,025.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.64, 4,457.70 and 1,025.38 is: 1,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.64 : 4,457.70 = 1,025.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.64/4,457.70 = 1,025.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.64x = 4,457.70 × 1,025.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.64x = 4,570,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,836.43/2,973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.12

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