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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.97, 4,756.84 and 979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.97, 4,756.84 and 979.88 is: 1,469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.97 : 4,756.84 = 979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.97/4,756.84 = 979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.97x = 4,756.84 × 979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.97x = 4,661,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,106.15/3,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.93

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