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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.53, 4,460.80 and 1,025.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.53, 4,460.80 and 1,025.27 is: 1,538.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.53 : 4,460.80 = 1,025.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.53/4,460.80 = 1,025.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.53x = 4,460.80 × 1,025.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.53x = 4,573,533.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,533.00/2,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.08

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