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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.97, 4,476.48 and 1,035.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.97, 4,476.48 and 1,035.19 is: 1,553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.97 : 4,476.48 = 1,035.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.97/4,476.48 = 1,035.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.97x = 4,476.48 × 1,035.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.97x = 4,634,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,007.33/2,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.49

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