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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.84, 4,759.20 and 981.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.84, 4,759.20 and 981.31 is: 1,471.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.84 : 4,759.20 = 981.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.84/4,759.20 = 981.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.84x = 4,759.20 × 981.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.84x = 4,670,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,250.55/3,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.95

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