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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.81, 4,757.94 and 980.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.81, 4,757.94 and 980.25 is: 1,470.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.81 : 4,757.94 = 980.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.81/4,757.94 = 980.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.81x = 4,757.94 × 980.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.81x = 4,663,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,970.69/3,171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.44

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