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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.61, 4,584.23 and 975.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.61, 4,584.23 and 975.53 is: 1,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.61 : 4,584.23 = 975.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.61/4,584.23 = 975.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.61x = 4,584.23 × 975.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.61x = 4,472,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,026.09/3,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.55

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