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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.10, 4,463.15 and 1,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.10, 4,463.15 and 1,026.78 is: 1,540.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.10 : 4,463.15 = 1,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.10/4,463.15 = 1,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.10x = 4,463.15 × 1,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.10x = 4,582,668.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,668.02/2,975.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.34

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