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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.69, 4,466.73 and 1,029.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.69, 4,466.73 and 1,029.64 is: 1,544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.69 : 4,466.73 = 1,029.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.69/4,466.73 = 1,029.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.69x = 4,466.73 × 1,029.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.69x = 4,599,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,123.88/2,977.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.53

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