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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.96, 4,752.54 and 976.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.96, 4,752.54 and 976.44 is: 1,464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.96 : 4,752.54 = 976.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.96/4,752.54 = 976.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.96x = 4,752.54 × 976.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.96x = 4,640,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,570.16/3,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.38

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