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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.12, 4,752.42 and 977.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.12, 4,752.42 and 977.07 is: 1,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.12 : 4,752.42 = 977.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.12/4,752.42 = 977.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.12x = 4,752.42 × 977.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.12x = 4,643,447.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,447.01/3,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.68

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