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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.48, 4,586.64 and 977.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.48, 4,586.64 and 977.25 is: 1,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.48 : 4,586.64 = 977.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.48/4,586.64 = 977.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.48x = 4,586.64 × 977.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.48x = 4,482,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,293.94/3,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.01

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