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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.16, 4,755.60 and 978.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.16, 4,755.60 and 978.84 is: 1,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.16 : 4,755.60 = 978.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.16/4,755.60 = 978.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.16x = 4,755.60 × 978.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.16x = 4,654,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,971.50/3,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.37

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