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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.32, 4,583.73 and 976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.32, 4,583.73 and 976.13 is: 1,463.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.32 : 4,583.73 = 976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.32/4,583.73 = 976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.32x = 4,583.73 × 976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.32x = 4,474,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,316.36/3,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.48

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