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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.96, 4,757.22 and 979.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.96, 4,757.22 and 979.76 is: 1,469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.96 : 4,757.22 = 979.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.96/4,757.22 = 979.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.96x = 4,757.22 × 979.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.96x = 4,660,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,933.87/3,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.88

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