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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.54, 4,753.55 and 977.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.54, 4,753.55 and 977.22 is: 1,466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.54 : 4,753.55 = 977.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.54/4,753.55 = 977.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.54x = 4,753.55 × 977.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.54x = 4,645,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,264.13/3,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.06

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