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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.57, 4,752.27 and 976.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.57, 4,752.27 and 976.62 is: 1,465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.57 : 4,752.27 = 976.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.57/4,752.27 = 976.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.57x = 4,752.27 × 976.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.57x = 4,641,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,161.93/3,167.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.21

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