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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,167.14, 4,751.34 and 975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,167.14, 4,751.34 and 975.68 is: 1,463.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,167.14 : 4,751.34 = 975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,167.14/4,751.34 = 975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,167.14x = 4,751.34 × 975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,167.14x = 4,635,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,787.41/3,167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.71

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