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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.56, 4,755.30 and 978.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.56, 4,755.30 and 978.70 is: 1,467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.56 : 4,755.30 = 978.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.56/4,755.30 = 978.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.56x = 4,755.30 × 978.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.56x = 4,654,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,654,012.11/3,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.88

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