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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.02, 4,062.03 and 976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.02, 4,062.03 and 976.24 is: 1,464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.02 : 4,062.03 = 976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.02/4,062.03 = 976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.02x = 4,062.03 × 976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.02x = 3,965,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,516.17/2,708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.36

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