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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.83, 4,464.45 and 1,028.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.83, 4,464.45 and 1,028.05 is: 1,542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.83 : 4,464.45 = 1,028.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.83/4,464.45 = 1,028.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.83x = 4,464.45 × 1,028.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.83x = 4,589,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,666.66/2,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.32

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