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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.01, 4,747.68 and 975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.01, 4,747.68 and 975.24 is: 1,462.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.01 : 4,747.68 = 975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.01/4,747.68 = 975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.01x = 4,747.68 × 975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.01x = 4,630,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,127.44/3,165.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.91

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