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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.99, 4,462.58 and 1,101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.99, 4,462.58 and 1,101.26 is: 1,651.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.99 : 4,462.58 = 1,101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.99/4,462.58 = 1,101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.99x = 4,462.58 × 1,101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.99x = 4,914,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,468.57/2,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.37

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