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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.91, 4,585.74 and 976.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.91, 4,585.74 and 976.19 is: 1,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.91 : 4,585.74 = 976.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.91/4,585.74 = 976.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.91x = 4,585.74 × 976.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.91x = 4,476,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,530.60/3,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.40

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