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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.83, 4,579.80 and 972.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.83, 4,579.80 and 972.98 is: 1,459.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.83 : 4,579.80 = 972.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.83/4,579.80 = 972.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.83x = 4,579.80 × 972.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.83x = 4,456,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,053.80/3,052.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.65

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