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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.55, 4,586.25 and 977.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.55, 4,586.25 and 977.53 is: 1,466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.55 : 4,586.25 = 977.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.55/4,586.25 = 977.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.55x = 4,586.25 × 977.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.55x = 4,483,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,196.96/3,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.27

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