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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.52, 4,759.26 and 981.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.52, 4,759.26 and 981.04 is: 1,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.52 : 4,759.26 = 981.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.52/4,759.26 = 981.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.52x = 4,759.26 × 981.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.52x = 4,669,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,024.43/3,172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.71

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