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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.35, 4,466.52 and 1,029.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.35, 4,466.52 and 1,029.03 is: 1,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.35 : 4,466.52 = 1,029.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.35/4,466.52 = 1,029.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.35x = 4,466.52 × 1,029.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.35x = 4,596,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,183.08/2,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.72

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