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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.36, 4,061.68 and 976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.36, 4,061.68 and 976 is: 1,464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.36 : 4,061.68 = 976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.36/4,061.68 = 976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.36x = 4,061.68 × 976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.36x = 3,964,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,199.68/2,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.23

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