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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,077.68, 4,616.54 and 997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,077.68, 4,616.54 and 997.68 is: 1,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,077.68 : 4,616.54 = 997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,077.68/4,616.54 = 997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,077.68x = 4,616.54 × 997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,077.68x = 4,605,829.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,829.63/3,077.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.53

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