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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.75, 4,544.27 and 976.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.75, 4,544.27 and 976.75 is: 1,465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.75 : 4,544.27 = 976.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.75/4,544.27 = 976.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.75x = 4,544.27 × 976.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.75x = 4,438,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,615.72/3,028.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.49

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