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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.21, 4,471.54 and 1,133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.21, 4,471.54 and 1,133.45 is: 1,699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.21 : 4,471.54 = 1,133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.21/4,471.54 = 1,133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.21x = 4,471.54 × 1,133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.21x = 5,068,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,267.01/2,982.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.50

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