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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172.97, 4,759.84 and 981.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172.97, 4,759.84 and 981.88 is: 1,472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172.97 : 4,759.84 = 981.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172.97/4,759.84 = 981.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172.97x = 4,759.84 × 981.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172.97x = 4,673,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,591.70/3,172.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.94

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