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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.06, 4,464.70 and 1,244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.06, 4,464.70 and 1,244.69 is: 1,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.06 : 4,464.70 = 1,244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.06/4,464.70 = 1,244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.06x = 4,464.70 × 1,244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.06x = 5,557,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,167.44/2,976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.29

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