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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.77, 4,759.16 and 981.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.77, 4,759.16 and 981.45 is: 1,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.77 : 4,759.16 = 981.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.77/4,759.16 = 981.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.77x = 4,759.16 × 981.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.77x = 4,670,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,872.67/3,172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.18

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