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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.25, 4,464.34 and 1,244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.25, 4,464.34 and 1,244.88 is: 1,867.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.25 : 4,464.34 = 1,244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.25/4,464.34 = 1,244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.25x = 4,464.34 × 1,244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.25x = 5,557,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,557,567.58/2,976.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.31

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