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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.54, 4,595.31 and 983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.54, 4,595.31 and 983.76 is: 1,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.54 : 4,595.31 = 983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.54/4,595.31 = 983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.54x = 4,595.31 × 983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.54x = 4,520,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,682.17/3,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.64

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