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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.74, 4,585 and 976.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.74, 4,585 and 976.86 is: 1,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.74 : 4,585 = 976.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.74/4,585 = 976.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.74x = 4,585 × 976.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.74x = 4,478,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,891.64/3,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.25

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