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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.04, 4,742.35 and 970.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.04, 4,742.35 and 970.79 is: 1,455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.04 : 4,742.35 = 970.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.04/4,742.35 = 970.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.04x = 4,742.35 × 970.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.04x = 4,603,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603,799.82/3,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.96

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