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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.94, 4,062.04 and 976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.94, 4,062.04 and 976.56 is: 1,464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.94 : 4,062.04 = 976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.94/4,062.04 = 976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.94x = 4,062.04 × 976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.94x = 3,966,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,825.78/2,707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.89

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