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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.53, 4,463.80 and 1,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.53, 4,463.80 and 1,027.28 is: 1,541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.53 : 4,463.80 = 1,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.53/4,463.80 = 1,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.53x = 4,463.80 × 1,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.53x = 4,585,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,572.46/2,975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.09

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