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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.04, 4,552.40 and 982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.04, 4,552.40 and 982.88 is: 1,474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.04 : 4,552.40 = 982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.04/4,552.40 = 982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.04x = 4,552.40 × 982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.04x = 4,474,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,462.91/3,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.27

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