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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.63, 4,578.86 and 972.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.63, 4,578.86 and 972.76 is: 1,459.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.63 : 4,578.86 = 972.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.63/4,578.86 = 972.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.63x = 4,578.86 × 972.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.63x = 4,454,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,129.37/3,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.11

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