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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.71, 4,547.52 and 979.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.71, 4,547.52 and 979.71 is: 1,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.71 : 4,547.52 = 979.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.71/4,547.52 = 979.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.71x = 4,547.52 × 979.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.71x = 4,455,250.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,250.82/3,031.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.55

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