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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.17, 4,758.71 and 981.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.17, 4,758.71 and 981.07 is: 1,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.17 : 4,758.71 = 981.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.17/4,758.71 = 981.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.17x = 4,758.71 × 981.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.17x = 4,668,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,632.48/3,172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.75

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