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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.75, 4,594.96 and 983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.75, 4,594.96 and 983.20 is: 1,474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.75 : 4,594.96 = 983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.75/4,594.96 = 983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.75x = 4,594.96 × 983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.75x = 4,517,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,764.67/3,063.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.59

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