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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.17, 4,465.14 and 1,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.17, 4,465.14 and 1,029.93 is: 1,544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.17 : 4,465.14 = 1,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.17/4,465.14 = 1,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.17x = 4,465.14 × 1,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.17x = 4,598,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,781.64/2,977.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.68

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