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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.92, 4,596.15 and 984.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.92, 4,596.15 and 984.11 is: 1,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.92 : 4,596.15 = 984.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.92/4,596.15 = 984.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.92x = 4,596.15 × 984.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.92x = 4,523,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,523,117.18/3,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.25

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