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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.09, 4,464.63 and 1,027.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.09, 4,464.63 and 1,027.83 is: 1,541.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.09 : 4,464.63 = 1,027.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.09/4,464.63 = 1,027.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.09x = 4,464.63 × 1,027.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.09x = 4,588,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,880.65/2,976.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.92

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