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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.95, 4,474.43 and 1,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.95, 4,474.43 and 1,035.15 is: 1,552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.95 : 4,474.43 = 1,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.95/4,474.43 = 1,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.95x = 4,474.43 × 1,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.95x = 4,631,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,701.04/2,982.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.73

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