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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.63, 4,544.44 and 977.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.63, 4,544.44 and 977.63 is: 1,466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.63 : 4,544.44 = 977.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.63/4,544.44 = 977.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.63x = 4,544.44 × 977.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.63x = 4,442,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,755.71/3,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.44

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