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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.92, 4,757.88 and 980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.92, 4,757.88 and 980.60 is: 1,470.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.92 : 4,757.88 = 980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.92/4,757.88 = 980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.92x = 4,757.88 × 980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.92x = 4,665,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,577.13/3,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.90

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