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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.30, 4,097.95 and 2,527.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.30, 4,097.95 and 2,527.23 is: 3,479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.30 : 4,097.95 = 2,527.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.30/4,097.95 = 2,527.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.30x = 4,097.95 × 2,527.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.30x = 10,356,451.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,356,451.39/2,976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.64

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