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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,200.81, 4,801.93 and 979.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,200.81, 4,801.93 and 979.95 is: 1,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,200.81 : 4,801.93 = 979.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,200.81/4,801.93 = 979.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,200.81x = 4,801.93 × 979.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,200.81x = 4,705,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,665.01/3,200.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.15

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