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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.78, 4,744.06 and 971.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.78, 4,744.06 and 971.46 is: 1,457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.78 : 4,744.06 = 971.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.78/4,744.06 = 971.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.78x = 4,744.06 × 971.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.78x = 4,608,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,664.53/3,162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.16

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