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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.93, 4,759.85 and 981.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.93, 4,759.85 and 981.85 is: 1,472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.93 : 4,759.85 = 981.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.93/4,759.85 = 981.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.93x = 4,759.85 × 981.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.93x = 4,673,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,458.72/3,172.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.92

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