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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.70, 4,463.04 and 1,028.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.70, 4,463.04 and 1,028.84 is: 1,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.70 : 4,463.04 = 1,028.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.70/4,463.04 = 1,028.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.70x = 4,463.04 × 1,028.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.70x = 4,591,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,754.07/2,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.05

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