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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.69, 4,751.10 and 976.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.69, 4,751.10 and 976.37 is: 1,464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.69 : 4,751.10 = 976.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.69/4,751.10 = 976.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.69x = 4,751.10 × 976.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.69x = 4,638,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,638,807.75/3,167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.42

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