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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.43, 4,755.88 and 978.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.43, 4,755.88 and 978.88 is: 1,468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.43 : 4,755.88 = 978.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.43/4,755.88 = 978.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.43x = 4,755.88 × 978.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.43x = 4,655,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,421.48/3,170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.39

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