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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.50, 4,474.54 and 1,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.50, 4,474.54 and 1,034.70 is: 1,552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.50 : 4,474.54 = 1,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.50/4,474.54 = 1,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.50x = 4,474.54 × 1,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.50x = 4,629,806.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,806.54/2,982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.32

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