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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.44, 4,752.48 and 977.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.44, 4,752.48 and 977.24 is: 1,465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.44 : 4,752.48 = 977.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.44/4,752.48 = 977.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.44x = 4,752.48 × 977.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.44x = 4,644,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644,313.56/3,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.80

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