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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.04, 4,582.51 and 975.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.04, 4,582.51 and 975.03 is: 1,462.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.04 : 4,582.51 = 975.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.04/4,582.51 = 975.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.04x = 4,582.51 × 975.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.04x = 4,468,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,468,082.29/3,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.53

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