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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.55, 4,584.87 and 976.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.55, 4,584.87 and 976.55 is: 1,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.55 : 4,584.87 = 976.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.55/4,584.87 = 976.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.55x = 4,584.87 × 976.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.55x = 4,477,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,326.99/3,056.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.83

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