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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.43, 4,583.41 and 975.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.43, 4,583.41 and 975.73 is: 1,463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.43 : 4,583.41 = 975.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.43/4,583.41 = 975.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.43x = 4,583.41 × 975.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.43x = 4,472,170.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,170.64/3,055.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.68

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