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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.19, 4,467.48 and 1,030.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.19, 4,467.48 and 1,030.14 is: 1,545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.19 : 4,467.48 = 1,030.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.19/4,467.48 = 1,030.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.19x = 4,467.48 × 1,030.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.19x = 4,602,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,129.85/2,978.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.28

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