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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.96, 4,758.39 and 980.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.96, 4,758.39 and 980.85 is: 1,471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.96 : 4,758.39 = 980.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.96/4,758.39 = 980.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.96x = 4,758.39 × 980.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.96x = 4,667,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,261.93/3,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.41

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