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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.64, 4,061.62 and 976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.64, 4,061.62 and 976.28 is: 1,464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.64 : 4,061.62 = 976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.64/4,061.62 = 976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.64x = 4,061.62 × 976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.64x = 3,965,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,278.37/2,707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.48

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