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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.48, 4,098.20 and 2,527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.48, 4,098.20 and 2,527.43 is: 3,479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.48 : 4,098.20 = 2,527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.48/4,098.20 = 2,527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.48x = 4,098.20 × 2,527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.48x = 10,357,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,357,880.50/2,976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.91

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