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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.80, 4,464.24 and 1,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.80, 4,464.24 and 1,332.40 is: 1,998.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.80 : 4,464.24 = 1,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.80/4,464.24 = 1,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.80x = 4,464.24 × 1,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.80x = 5,948,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,948,153.38/2,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.84

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