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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.35, 4,465.02 and 1,028.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.35, 4,465.02 and 1,028.03 is: 1,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.35 : 4,465.02 = 1,028.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.35/4,465.02 = 1,028.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.35x = 4,465.02 × 1,028.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.35x = 4,590,174.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590,174.51/2,976.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.22

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