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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,164.16, 4,746 and 972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,164.16, 4,746 and 972.72 is: 1,459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,164.16 : 4,746 = 972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,164.16/4,746 = 972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,164.16x = 4,746 × 972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,164.16x = 4,616,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,616,529.12/3,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.01

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