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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.15, 4,756.95 and 980.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.15, 4,756.95 and 980.05 is: 1,470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.15 : 4,756.95 = 980.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.15/4,756.95 = 980.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.15x = 4,756.95 × 980.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.15x = 4,662,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,048.63/3,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.14

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