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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.01, 4,097.19 and 976.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.01, 4,097.19 and 976.35 is: 1,464.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.01 : 4,097.19 = 976.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.01/4,097.19 = 976.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.01x = 4,097.19 × 976.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.01x = 4,000,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,291.46/2,731.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.77

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