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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.14, 4,463.61 and 1,126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.14, 4,463.61 and 1,126.82 is: 1,690.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.14 : 4,463.61 = 1,126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.14/4,463.61 = 1,126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.14x = 4,463.61 × 1,126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.14x = 5,029,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,685.02/2,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.57

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