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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.51, 4,463.80 and 1,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.51, 4,463.80 and 1,001.34 is: 1,502.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.51 : 4,463.80 = 1,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.51/4,463.80 = 1,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.51x = 4,463.80 × 1,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.51x = 4,469,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,778.99/2,975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.19

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