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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.19, 4,744.85 and 971.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.19, 4,744.85 and 971.87 is: 1,457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.19 : 4,744.85 = 971.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.19/4,744.85 = 971.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.19x = 4,744.85 × 971.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.19x = 4,611,348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,348.79/3,163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.82

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