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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.45, 4,583.93 and 976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.45, 4,583.93 and 976.25 is: 1,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.45 : 4,583.93 = 976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.45/4,583.93 = 976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.45x = 4,583.93 × 976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.45x = 4,475,068.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,068.24/3,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.66

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