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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.95, 4,746.75 and 972.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.95, 4,746.75 and 972.63 is: 1,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.95 : 4,746.75 = 972.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.95/4,746.75 = 972.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.95x = 4,746.75 × 972.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.95x = 4,616,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616,831.45/3,163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.20

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