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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.75, 4,761.30 and 982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.75, 4,761.30 and 982.70 is: 1,474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.75 : 4,761.30 = 982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.75/4,761.30 = 982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.75x = 4,761.30 × 982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.75x = 4,678,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,929.51/3,173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.26

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