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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.89, 4,465.33 and 1,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.89, 4,465.33 and 1,004.74 is: 1,507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.89 : 4,465.33 = 1,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.89/4,465.33 = 1,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.89x = 4,465.33 × 1,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.89x = 4,486,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,481.99/2,976.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.11

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