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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.17, 4,748.01 and 973.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.17, 4,748.01 and 973.90 is: 1,460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.17 : 4,748.01 = 973.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.17/4,748.01 = 973.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.17x = 4,748.01 × 973.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.17x = 4,624,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,080.66/3,165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.93

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