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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.36, 4,584.58 and 976.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.36, 4,584.58 and 976.36 is: 1,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.36 : 4,584.58 = 976.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.36/4,584.58 = 976.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.36x = 4,584.58 × 976.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.36x = 4,476,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,191.51/3,056.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.55

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