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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.92, 4,464.64 and 1,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.92, 4,464.64 and 1,028.16 is: 1,542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.92 : 4,464.64 = 1,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.92/4,464.64 = 1,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.92x = 4,464.64 × 1,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.92x = 4,590,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,364.26/2,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.50

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