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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.03, 4,747.41 and 973.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.03, 4,747.41 and 973.98 is: 1,460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.03 : 4,747.41 = 973.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.03/4,747.41 = 973.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.03x = 4,747.41 × 973.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.03x = 4,623,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623,882.39/3,165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.93

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