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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.20, 3,024.30 and 976.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.20, 3,024.30 and 976.70 is: 1,465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.20 : 3,024.30 = 976.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.20/3,024.30 = 976.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.20x = 3,024.30 × 976.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.20x = 2,953,833.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,833.81/2,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.05

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