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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.07, 4,583.36 and 975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.07, 4,583.36 and 975.88 is: 1,463.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.07 : 4,583.36 = 975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.07/4,583.36 = 975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.07x = 4,583.36 × 975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.07x = 4,472,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,800.34/3,057.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.10

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