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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.75, 4,973.40 and 976.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.75, 4,973.40 and 976.45 is: 1,464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.75 : 4,973.40 = 976.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.75/4,973.40 = 976.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.75x = 4,973.40 × 976.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.75x = 4,856,251.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,856,251.56/3,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.16

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