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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.70, 4,760.07 and 981.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.70, 4,760.07 and 981.86 is: 1,473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.70 : 4,760.07 = 981.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.70/4,760.07 = 981.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.70x = 4,760.07 × 981.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.70x = 4,673,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,722.33/3,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.11

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