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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.43, 4,757.60 and 980.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.43, 4,757.60 and 980.35 is: 1,470.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.43 : 4,757.60 = 980.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.43/4,757.60 = 980.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.43x = 4,757.60 × 980.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.43x = 4,664,113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,113.16/3,171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.67

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