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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.42, 4,469.97 and 1,032.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.42, 4,469.97 and 1,032.36 is: 1,547.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.42 : 4,469.97 = 1,032.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.42/4,469.97 = 1,032.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.42x = 4,469.97 × 1,032.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.42x = 4,614,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,618.23/2,982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.27

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