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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.44, 2,966.49 and 1,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.44, 2,966.49 and 1,003.23 is: 1,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.44 : 2,966.49 = 1,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.44/2,966.49 = 1,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.44x = 2,966.49 × 1,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.44x = 2,976,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,071.76/1,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.77

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