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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.93, 4,465.34 and 1,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.93, 4,465.34 and 1,029.08 is: 1,543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.93 : 4,465.34 = 1,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.93/4,465.34 = 1,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.93x = 4,465.34 × 1,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.93x = 4,595,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,164.62/2,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.59

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