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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.52, 4,577.07 and 972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.52, 4,577.07 and 972.16 is: 1,457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.52 : 4,577.07 = 972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.52/4,577.07 = 972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.52x = 4,577.07 × 972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.52x = 4,449,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,621.49/3,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.69

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