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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.41, 4,756.99 and 980.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.41, 4,756.99 and 980.13 is: 1,470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.41 : 4,756.99 = 980.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.41/4,756.99 = 980.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.41x = 4,756.99 × 980.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.41x = 4,662,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,468.61/3,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.16

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