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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.32, 4,463.40 and 1,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.32, 4,463.40 and 1,028 is: 1,541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.32 : 4,463.40 = 1,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.32/4,463.40 = 1,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.32x = 4,463.40 × 1,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.32x = 4,588,375.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,375.20/2,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.63

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