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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.31, 4,755.69 and 978.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.31, 4,755.69 and 978.75 is: 1,468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.31 : 4,755.69 = 978.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.31/4,755.69 = 978.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.31x = 4,755.69 × 978.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.31x = 4,654,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,643.48/3,170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.20

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