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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.26, 4,473.94 and 1,034.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.26, 4,473.94 and 1,034.66 is: 1,552.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.26 : 4,473.94 = 1,034.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.26/4,473.94 = 1,034.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.26x = 4,473.94 × 1,034.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.26x = 4,629,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,006.76/2,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.18

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