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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.97, 4,758.34 and 980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.97, 4,758.34 and 980.88 is: 1,471.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.97 : 4,758.34 = 980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.97/4,758.34 = 980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.97x = 4,758.34 × 980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.97x = 4,667,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,360.54/3,171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.44

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