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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.78, 4,464.54 and 924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.78, 4,464.54 and 924.78 is: 1,386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.78 : 4,464.54 = 924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.78/4,464.54 = 924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.78x = 4,464.54 × 924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.78x = 4,128,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,717.30/2,976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.97

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