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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.86, 4,745.70 and 972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.86, 4,745.70 and 972.54 is: 1,458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.86 : 4,745.70 = 972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.86/4,745.70 = 972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.86x = 4,745.70 × 972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.86x = 4,615,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615,383.08/3,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.78

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