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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.47, 4,751.27 and 976.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.47, 4,751.27 and 976.19 is: 1,464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.47 : 4,751.27 = 976.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.47/4,751.27 = 976.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.47x = 4,751.27 × 976.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.47x = 4,638,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,156.58/3,167.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.31

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