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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.11, 4,462.73 and 1,000.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.11, 4,462.73 and 1,000.77 is: 1,501.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.11 : 4,462.73 = 1,000.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.11/4,462.73 = 1,000.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.11x = 4,462.73 × 1,000.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.11x = 4,466,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466,166.30/2,975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.18

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