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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.98, 4,757.97 and 980.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.98, 4,757.97 and 980.66 is: 1,470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.98 : 4,757.97 = 980.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.98/4,757.97 = 980.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.98x = 4,757.97 × 980.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.98x = 4,665,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,935.29/3,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.99

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