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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.10, 4,749.12 and 975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.10, 4,749.12 and 975.24 is: 1,462.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.10 : 4,749.12 = 975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.10/4,749.12 = 975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.10x = 4,749.12 × 975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.10x = 4,631,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631,531.79/3,167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.39

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