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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.84, 4,756.34 and 979.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.84, 4,756.34 and 979.58 is: 1,469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.84 : 4,756.34 = 979.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.84/4,756.34 = 979.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.84x = 4,756.34 × 979.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.84x = 4,659,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,215.54/3,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.39

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