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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.21, 4,758.33 and 980.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.21, 4,758.33 and 980.89 is: 1,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.21 : 4,758.33 = 980.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.21/4,758.33 = 980.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.21x = 4,758.33 × 980.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.21x = 4,667,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,398.31/3,172.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.34

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