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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.52, 4,466.99 and 1,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.52, 4,466.99 and 1,029.74 is: 1,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.52 : 4,466.99 = 1,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.52/4,466.99 = 1,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.52x = 4,466.99 × 1,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.52x = 4,599,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,818.52/2,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.85

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