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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.47, 4,473.75 and 1,034.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.47, 4,473.75 and 1,034.74 is: 1,552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.47 : 4,473.75 = 1,034.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.47/4,473.75 = 1,034.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.47x = 4,473.75 × 1,034.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.47x = 4,629,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,145.71/2,982.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.12

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