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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.11, 4,464.63 and 1,028.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.11, 4,464.63 and 1,028.46 is: 1,542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.11 : 4,464.63 = 1,028.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.11/4,464.63 = 1,028.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.11x = 4,464.63 × 1,028.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.11x = 4,591,693.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,693.37/2,976.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.85

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