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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.10, 4,756.54 and 979.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.10, 4,756.54 and 979.85 is: 1,469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.10 : 4,756.54 = 979.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.10/4,756.54 = 979.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.10x = 4,756.54 × 979.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.10x = 4,660,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,695.72/3,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.74

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