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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.72, 4,752 and 977.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.72, 4,752 and 977.49 is: 1,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.72 : 4,752 = 977.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.72/4,752 = 977.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.72x = 4,752 × 977.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.72x = 4,645,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,032.48/3,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.90

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