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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.52, 4,760.64 and 982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.52, 4,760.64 and 982.80 is: 1,474.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.52 : 4,760.64 = 982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.52/4,760.64 = 982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.52x = 4,760.64 × 982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.52x = 4,678,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,756.99/3,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.31

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