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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.86, 4,760.78 and 982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.86, 4,760.78 and 982.54 is: 1,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.86 : 4,760.78 = 982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.86/4,760.78 = 982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.86x = 4,760.78 × 982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.86x = 4,677,656.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,656.78/3,173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.81

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