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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.35, 4,751.36 and 976.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.35, 4,751.36 and 976.25 is: 1,464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.35 : 4,751.36 = 976.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.35/4,751.36 = 976.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.35x = 4,751.36 × 976.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.35x = 4,638,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,525.86/3,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.48

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