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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.28, 4,584.38 and 976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.28, 4,584.38 and 976.26 is: 1,464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.28 : 4,584.38 = 976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.28/4,584.38 = 976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.28x = 4,584.38 × 976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.28x = 4,475,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,546.82/3,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.38

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