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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,161.73, 4,742.60 and 970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,161.73, 4,742.60 and 970.48 is: 1,455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,161.73 : 4,742.60 = 970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,161.73/4,742.60 = 970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,161.73x = 4,742.60 × 970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,161.73x = 4,602,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,604.98/3,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.72

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