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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.35, 4,743.51 and 971.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.35, 4,743.51 and 971.02 is: 1,456.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.35 : 4,743.51 = 971.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.35/4,743.51 = 971.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.35x = 4,743.51 × 971.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.35x = 4,606,045.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,045.37/3,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.52

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