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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.25, 4,753.95 and 978.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.25, 4,753.95 and 978.17 is: 1,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.25 : 4,753.95 = 978.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.25/4,753.95 = 978.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.25x = 4,753.95 × 978.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.25x = 4,650,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,166.38/3,169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.28

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