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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.44, 4,595.75 and 983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.44, 4,595.75 and 983.27 is: 1,475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.44 : 4,595.75 = 983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.44/4,595.75 = 983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.44x = 4,595.75 × 983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.44x = 4,518,835.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,835.21/3,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.09

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