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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.52, 4,584.74 and 976.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.52, 4,584.74 and 976.50 is: 1,464.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.52 : 4,584.74 = 976.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.52/4,584.74 = 976.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.52x = 4,584.74 × 976.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.52x = 4,476,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,998.61/3,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.74

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