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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.44, 4,460.96 and 1,025.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.44, 4,460.96 and 1,025.76 is: 1,538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.44 : 4,460.96 = 1,025.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.44/4,460.96 = 1,025.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.44x = 4,460.96 × 1,025.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.44x = 4,575,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,874.33/2,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.92

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