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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.80, 4,744.42 and 973.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.80, 4,744.42 and 973.06 is: 1,459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.80 : 4,744.42 = 973.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.80/4,744.42 = 973.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.80x = 4,744.42 × 973.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.80x = 4,616,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616,605.33/3,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.66

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