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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.76, 4,585.09 and 976.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.76, 4,585.09 and 976.75 is: 1,465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.76 : 4,585.09 = 976.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.76/4,585.09 = 976.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.76x = 4,585.09 × 976.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.76x = 4,478,486.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,486.66/3,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.11

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