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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.44, 4,464.81 and 1,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.44, 4,464.81 and 1,029.84 is: 1,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.44 : 4,464.81 = 1,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.44/4,464.81 = 1,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.44x = 4,464.81 × 1,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.44x = 4,598,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,039.93/2,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.29

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