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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.73, 4,474.10 and 1,133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.73, 4,474.10 and 1,133.41 is: 1,700.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.73 : 4,474.10 = 1,133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.73/4,474.10 = 1,133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.73x = 4,474.10 × 1,133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.73x = 5,070,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,989.68/2,982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.12

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