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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.76, 4,463.37 and 1,027.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.76, 4,463.37 and 1,027.98 is: 1,541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.76 : 4,463.37 = 1,027.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.76/4,463.37 = 1,027.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.76x = 4,463.37 × 1,027.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.76x = 4,588,255.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,255.09/2,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.88

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