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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.71, 4,760.83 and 982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.71, 4,760.83 and 982.44 is: 1,473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.71 : 4,760.83 = 982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.71/4,760.83 = 982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.71x = 4,760.83 × 982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.71x = 4,677,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,232.22/3,173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.74

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