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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.54, 2,964.70 and 1,002.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.54, 2,964.70 and 1,002.61 is: 1,503.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.54 : 2,964.70 = 1,002.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.54/2,964.70 = 1,002.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.54x = 2,964.70 × 1,002.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.54x = 2,972,437.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,437.19/1,976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.86

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