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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.35, 4,760.03 and 982.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.35, 4,760.03 and 982.03 is: 1,473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.35 : 4,760.03 = 982.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.35/4,760.03 = 982.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.35x = 4,760.03 × 982.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.35x = 4,674,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,492.26/3,173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.05

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