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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.32, 4,593.66 and 982.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.32, 4,593.66 and 982.64 is: 1,473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.32 : 4,593.66 = 982.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.32/4,593.66 = 982.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.32x = 4,593.66 × 982.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.32x = 4,513,891.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,891.09/3,063.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.53

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