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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.67, 4,753.11 and 977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.67, 4,753.11 and 977.62 is: 1,466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.67 : 4,753.11 = 977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.67/4,753.11 = 977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.67x = 4,753.11 × 977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.67x = 4,646,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,735.40/3,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.46

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