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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.26, 4,465.42 and 1,332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.26, 4,465.42 and 1,332.96 is: 1,999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.26 : 4,465.42 = 1,332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.26/4,465.42 = 1,332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.26x = 4,465.42 × 1,332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.26x = 5,952,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,226.24/2,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.90

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