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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.61, 4,465.38 and 1,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.61, 4,465.38 and 1,028.96 is: 1,543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.61 : 4,465.38 = 1,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.61/4,465.38 = 1,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.61x = 4,465.38 × 1,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.61x = 4,594,697.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,697.40/2,976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.60

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