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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.77, 4,578.90 and 972.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.77, 4,578.90 and 972.84 is: 1,459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.77 : 4,578.90 = 972.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.77/4,578.90 = 972.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.77x = 4,578.90 × 972.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.77x = 4,454,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,537.08/3,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.18

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