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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.63, 4,553.45 and 983.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.63, 4,553.45 and 983.63 is: 1,475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.63 : 4,553.45 = 983.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.63/4,553.45 = 983.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.63x = 4,553.45 × 983.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.63x = 4,478,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,478,882.34/3,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.44

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