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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.11, 4,752.17 and 976.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.11, 4,752.17 and 976.82 is: 1,465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.11 : 4,752.17 = 976.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.11/4,752.17 = 976.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.11x = 4,752.17 × 976.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.11x = 4,642,029.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,029.02/3,168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.23

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