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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.97, 4,474.50 and 1,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.97, 4,474.50 and 1,035.24 is: 1,552.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.97 : 4,474.50 = 1,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.97/4,474.50 = 1,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.97x = 4,474.50 × 1,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.97x = 4,632,159.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,159.01/2,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.87

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