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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.55, 4,752.06 and 976.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.55, 4,752.06 and 976.23 is: 1,464.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.55 : 4,752.06 = 976.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.55/4,752.06 = 976.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.55x = 4,752.06 × 976.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.55x = 4,639,103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,103.53/3,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.57

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