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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.14, 4,584.46 and 976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.14, 4,584.46 and 976.44 is: 1,464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.14 : 4,584.46 = 976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.14/4,584.46 = 976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.14x = 4,584.46 × 976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.14x = 4,476,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,451.06/3,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.74

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