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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.04, 4,760.30 and 981.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.04, 4,760.30 and 981.65 is: 1,472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.04 : 4,760.30 = 981.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.04/4,760.30 = 981.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.04x = 4,760.30 × 981.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.04x = 4,672,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,962.85/3,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.71

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