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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.72, 4,758.20 and 981.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.72, 4,758.20 and 981.16 is: 1,471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.72 : 4,758.20 = 981.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.72/4,758.20 = 981.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.72x = 4,758.20 × 981.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.72x = 4,668,555.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,555.51/3,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.00

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