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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.98, 4,579.22 and 972.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.98, 4,579.22 and 972.90 is: 1,459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.98 : 4,579.22 = 972.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.98/4,579.22 = 972.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.98x = 4,579.22 × 972.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.98x = 4,455,118.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,118.27/3,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.27

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