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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.75, 4,759.73 and 981.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.75, 4,759.73 and 981.36 is: 1,472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.75 : 4,759.73 = 981.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.75/4,759.73 = 981.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.75x = 4,759.73 × 981.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.75x = 4,671,008.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,008.63/3,172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.23

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