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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.58, 4,742.19 and 970.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.58, 4,742.19 and 970.31 is: 1,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.58 : 4,742.19 = 970.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.58/4,742.19 = 970.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.58x = 4,742.19 × 970.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.58x = 4,601,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,370.67/3,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.40

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