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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.30, 4,464.44 and 1,028.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.30, 4,464.44 and 1,028.34 is: 1,542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.30 : 4,464.44 = 1,028.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.30/4,464.44 = 1,028.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.30x = 4,464.44 × 1,028.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.30x = 4,590,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,957.09/2,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.50

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