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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.63, 4,583.36 and 975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.63, 4,583.36 and 975.76 is: 1,463.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.63 : 4,583.36 = 975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.63/4,583.36 = 975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.63x = 4,583.36 × 975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.63x = 4,472,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,267.52/3,055.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.62

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