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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.21, 4,551.27 and 982.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.21, 4,551.27 and 982.21 is: 1,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.21 : 4,551.27 = 982.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.21/4,551.27 = 982.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.21x = 4,551.27 × 982.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.21x = 4,470,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,302.91/3,034.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.30

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