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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.48, 4,543.26 and 977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.48, 4,543.26 and 977 is: 1,465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.48 : 4,543.26 = 977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.48/4,543.26 = 977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.48x = 4,543.26 × 977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.48x = 4,438,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,765.02/3,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.19

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