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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.38, 4,752.63 and 977.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.38, 4,752.63 and 977.30 is: 1,465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.38 : 4,752.63 = 977.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.38/4,752.63 = 977.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.38x = 4,752.63 × 977.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.38x = 4,644,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,721.54/3,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.96

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