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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.45, 4,744.49 and 971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.45, 4,744.49 and 971.20 is: 1,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.45 : 4,744.49 = 971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.45/4,744.49 = 971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.45x = 4,744.49 × 971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.45x = 4,607,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,607,848.69/3,162.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.05

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