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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.88, 4,751.51 and 976.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.88, 4,751.51 and 976.02 is: 1,463.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.88 : 4,751.51 = 976.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.88/4,751.51 = 976.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.88x = 4,751.51 × 976.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.88x = 4,637,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,569.06/3,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.94

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