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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.05, 4,752.08 and 976.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.05, 4,752.08 and 976.79 is: 1,465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.05 : 4,752.08 = 976.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.05/4,752.08 = 976.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.05x = 4,752.08 × 976.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.05x = 4,641,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641,762.90/3,168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.18

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