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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.80, 4,463.22 and 1,001.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.80, 4,463.22 and 1,001.24 is: 1,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.80 : 4,463.22 = 1,001.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.80/4,463.22 = 1,001.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.80x = 4,463.22 × 1,001.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.80x = 4,468,754.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,754.39/2,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.70

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