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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.14, 4,464.57 and 1,028.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.14, 4,464.57 and 1,028.82 is: 1,542.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.14 : 4,464.57 = 1,028.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.14/4,464.57 = 1,028.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.14x = 4,464.57 × 1,028.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.14x = 4,593,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,238.91/2,977.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.84

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