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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.68, 4,594.86 and 983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.68, 4,594.86 and 983.13 is: 1,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.68 : 4,594.86 = 983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.68/4,594.86 = 983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.68x = 4,594.86 × 983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.68x = 4,517,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,344.71/3,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.48

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