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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.46, 4,463.70 and 1,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.46, 4,463.70 and 1,027.20 is: 1,540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.46 : 4,463.70 = 1,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.46/4,463.70 = 1,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.46x = 4,463.70 × 1,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.46x = 4,585,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,112.64/2,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.98

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