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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.15, 4,744.73 and 971.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.15, 4,744.73 and 971.87 is: 1,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.15 : 4,744.73 = 971.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.15/4,744.73 = 971.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.15x = 4,744.73 × 971.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.15x = 4,611,272.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,272.61/3,163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.81

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