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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.01, 4,465.81 and 1,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.01, 4,465.81 and 1,028.96 is: 1,543.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.01 : 4,465.81 = 1,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.01/4,465.81 = 1,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.01x = 4,465.81 × 1,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.01x = 4,595,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,135.56/2,977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.54

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