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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.73, 4,584.26 and 975.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.73, 4,584.26 and 975.85 is: 1,463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.73 : 4,584.26 = 975.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.73/4,584.26 = 975.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.73x = 4,584.26 × 975.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.73x = 4,473,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,541.10/3,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.99

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