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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,191.08, 4,787.28 and 970.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,191.08, 4,787.28 and 970.07 is: 1,455.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,191.08 : 4,787.28 = 970.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,191.08/4,787.28 = 970.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,191.08x = 4,787.28 × 970.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,191.08x = 4,643,996.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,996.71/3,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.31

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