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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.48, 4,059.77 and 975.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.48, 4,059.77 and 975.06 is: 1,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.48 : 4,059.77 = 975.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.48/4,059.77 = 975.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.48x = 4,059.77 × 975.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.48x = 3,958,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,514.46/2,706.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.61

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