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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.36, 4,750.95 and 976.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.36, 4,750.95 and 976.56 is: 1,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.36 : 4,750.95 = 976.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.36/4,750.95 = 976.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.36x = 4,750.95 × 976.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.36x = 4,639,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,587.73/3,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.35

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