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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.23, 4,756.01 and 978.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.23, 4,756.01 and 978.91 is: 1,468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.23 : 4,756.01 = 978.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.23/4,756.01 = 978.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.23x = 4,756.01 × 978.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.23x = 4,655,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,705.75/3,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.57

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