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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.96, 4,745.24 and 971.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.96, 4,745.24 and 971.70 is: 1,457.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.96 : 4,745.24 = 971.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.96/4,745.24 = 971.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.96x = 4,745.24 × 971.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.96x = 4,610,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,944.85/3,162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.79

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