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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.96, 4,759.89 and 981.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.96, 4,759.89 and 981.85 is: 1,472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.96 : 4,759.89 = 981.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.96/4,759.89 = 981.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.96x = 4,759.89 × 981.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.96x = 4,673,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,498.00/3,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.91

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