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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.55, 4,583.26 and 975.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.55, 4,583.26 and 975.53 is: 1,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.55 : 4,583.26 = 975.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.55/4,583.26 = 975.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.55x = 4,583.26 × 975.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.55x = 4,471,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,102.75/3,055.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.28

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