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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.14, 4,594.62 and 983.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.14, 4,594.62 and 983.12 is: 1,474.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.14 : 4,594.62 = 983.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.14/4,594.62 = 983.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.14x = 4,594.62 × 983.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.14x = 4,517,062.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,062.81/3,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.65

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