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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.13, 4,551.20 and 982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.13, 4,551.20 and 982.13 is: 1,473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.13 : 4,551.20 = 982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.13/4,551.20 = 982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.13x = 4,551.20 × 982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.13x = 4,469,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,842.39/3,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.19

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