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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.51, 4,474.08 and 1,034.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.51, 4,474.08 and 1,034.46 is: 1,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.51 : 4,474.08 = 1,034.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.51/4,474.08 = 1,034.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.51x = 4,474.08 × 1,034.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.51x = 4,628,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,256.80/2,982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.80

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