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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.82, 4,759.67 and 981.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.82, 4,759.67 and 981.72 is: 1,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.82 : 4,759.67 = 981.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.82/4,759.67 = 981.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.82x = 4,759.67 × 981.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.82x = 4,672,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,663.23/3,172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.72

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