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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.42, 4,761 and 982.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.42, 4,761 and 982.62 is: 1,473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.42 : 4,761 = 982.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.42/4,761 = 982.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.42x = 4,761 × 982.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.42x = 4,678,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,253.82/3,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.73

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