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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.75, 4,758.23 and 980.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.75, 4,758.23 and 980.36 is: 1,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.75 : 4,758.23 = 980.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.75/4,758.23 = 980.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.75x = 4,758.23 × 980.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.75x = 4,664,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,778.36/3,171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.73

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