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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.63, 4,466.67 and 1,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.63, 4,466.67 and 1,003.27 is: 1,504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.63 : 4,466.67 = 1,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.63/4,466.67 = 1,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.63x = 4,466.67 × 1,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.63x = 4,481,276.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,276.01/2,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.98

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