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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.46, 4,745.91 and 972.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.46, 4,745.91 and 972.14 is: 1,458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.46 : 4,745.91 = 972.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.46/4,745.91 = 972.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.46x = 4,745.91 × 972.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.46x = 4,613,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,688.95/3,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.43

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