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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.84, 4,474.77 and 1,034.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.84, 4,474.77 and 1,034.58 is: 1,552.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.84 : 4,474.77 = 1,034.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.84/4,474.77 = 1,034.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.84x = 4,474.77 × 1,034.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.84x = 4,629,507.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,507.55/2,982.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.05

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