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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.77, 4,425.20 and 976.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.77, 4,425.20 and 976.03 is: 1,463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.77 : 4,425.20 = 976.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.77/4,425.20 = 976.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.77x = 4,425.20 × 976.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.77x = 4,319,112.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,112.01/2,950.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.72

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