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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.79, 4,579.14 and 972.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.79, 4,579.14 and 972.77 is: 1,459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.79 : 4,579.14 = 972.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.79/4,579.14 = 972.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.79x = 4,579.14 × 972.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.79x = 4,454,447.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,447.76/3,052.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.14

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