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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.66, 4,555.63 and 984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.66, 4,555.63 and 984.50 is: 1,476.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.66 : 4,555.63 = 984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.66/4,555.63 = 984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.66x = 4,555.63 × 984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.66x = 4,485,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,017.74/3,036.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.96

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