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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.10, 4,758.42 and 980.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.10, 4,758.42 and 980.78 is: 1,471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.10 : 4,758.42 = 980.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.10/4,758.42 = 980.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.10x = 4,758.42 × 980.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.10x = 4,666,963.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,963.17/3,172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.25

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