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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.50, 4,595.28 and 983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.50, 4,595.28 and 983.54 is: 1,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.50 : 4,595.28 = 983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.50/4,595.28 = 983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.50x = 4,595.28 × 983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.50x = 4,519,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,641.69/3,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.32

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