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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.92, 4,584.90 and 976.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.92, 4,584.90 and 976.22 is: 1,464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.92 : 4,584.90 = 976.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.92/4,584.90 = 976.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.92x = 4,584.90 × 976.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.92x = 4,475,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,848.15/3,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.65

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