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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.62, 4,060.62 and 976.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.62, 4,060.62 and 976.38 is: 1,464.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.62 : 4,060.62 = 976.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.62/4,060.62 = 976.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.62x = 4,060.62 × 976.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.62x = 3,964,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,708.16/2,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.28

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