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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.28, 4,756.68 and 979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.28, 4,756.68 and 979.84 is: 1,469.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.28 : 4,756.68 = 979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.28/4,756.68 = 979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.28x = 4,756.68 × 979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.28x = 4,660,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,785.33/3,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.69

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