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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.80, 4,059.96 and 976.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.80, 4,059.96 and 976.48 is: 1,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.80 : 4,059.96 = 976.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.80/4,059.96 = 976.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.80x = 4,059.96 × 976.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.80x = 3,964,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,455.93/2,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.55

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