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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.12, 4,752.26 and 976.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.12, 4,752.26 and 976.87 is: 1,465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.12 : 4,752.26 = 976.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.12/4,752.26 = 976.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.12x = 4,752.26 × 976.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.12x = 4,642,340.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,340.23/3,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.33

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