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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.15, 4,585.35 and 976.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.15, 4,585.35 and 976.98 is: 1,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.15 : 4,585.35 = 976.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.15/4,585.35 = 976.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.15x = 4,585.35 × 976.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.15x = 4,479,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,807.86/3,057.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.35

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