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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.92, 4,586.40 and 977.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.92, 4,586.40 and 977.22 is: 1,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.92 : 4,586.40 = 977.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.92/4,586.40 = 977.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.92x = 4,586.40 × 977.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.92x = 4,481,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,921.81/3,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.16

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