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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.47, 4,584.48 and 976.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.47, 4,584.48 and 976.99 is: 1,464.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.47 : 4,584.48 = 976.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.47/4,584.48 = 976.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.47x = 4,584.48 × 976.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.47x = 4,478,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,968.19/3,057.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.93

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