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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.18, 4,593.36 and 982.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.18, 4,593.36 and 982.77 is: 1,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.18 : 4,593.36 = 982.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.18/4,593.36 = 982.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.18x = 4,593.36 × 982.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.18x = 4,514,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514,216.41/3,063.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.70

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