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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.32, 4,474.08 and 1,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.32, 4,474.08 and 1,034.54 is: 1,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.32 : 4,474.08 = 1,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.32/4,474.08 = 1,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.32x = 4,474.08 × 1,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.32x = 4,628,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,592.35/2,982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.01

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