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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.95, 4,474.49 and 1,134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.95, 4,474.49 and 1,134.93 is: 1,702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.95 : 4,474.49 = 1,134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.95/4,474.49 = 1,134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.95x = 4,474.49 × 1,134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.95x = 5,078,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078,232.94/2,982.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.42

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