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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.54, 4,757.70 and 980.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.54, 4,757.70 and 980.48 is: 1,470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.54 : 4,757.70 = 980.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.54/4,757.70 = 980.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.54x = 4,757.70 × 980.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.54x = 4,664,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,829.70/3,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.84

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