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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.92, 4,583.94 and 975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.92, 4,583.94 and 975.92 is: 1,463.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.92 : 4,583.94 = 975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.92/4,583.94 = 975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.92x = 4,583.94 × 975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.92x = 4,473,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473,558.72/3,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.90

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