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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.02, 4,752.04 and 976.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.02, 4,752.04 and 976.70 is: 1,465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.02 : 4,752.04 = 976.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.02/4,752.04 = 976.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.02x = 4,752.04 × 976.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.02x = 4,641,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,317.47/3,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.05

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