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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.67, 4,757.50 and 980.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.67, 4,757.50 and 980.35 is: 1,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.67 : 4,757.50 = 980.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.67/4,757.50 = 980.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.67x = 4,757.50 × 980.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.67x = 4,663,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,991.34/3,171.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.52

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