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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.57, 4,751.79 and 976.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.57, 4,751.79 and 976.47 is: 1,464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.57 : 4,751.79 = 976.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.57/4,751.79 = 976.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.57x = 4,751.79 × 976.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.57x = 4,639,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,980.38/3,167.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.84

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