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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.90, 4,752.20 and 977.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.90, 4,752.20 and 977.18 is: 1,465.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.90 : 4,752.20 = 977.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.90/4,752.20 = 977.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.90x = 4,752.20 × 977.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.90x = 4,643,733.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,733.48/3,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.87

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