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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.52, 4,463.84 and 1,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.52, 4,463.84 and 1,127.18 is: 1,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.52 : 4,463.84 = 1,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.52/4,463.84 = 1,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.52x = 4,463.84 × 1,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.52x = 5,031,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031,551.17/2,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.98

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