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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.73, 4,754.64 and 978.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.73, 4,754.64 and 978.45 is: 1,467.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.73 : 4,754.64 = 978.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.73/4,754.64 = 978.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.73x = 4,754.64 × 978.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.73x = 4,652,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,177.51/3,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.69

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