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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.43, 4,593.71 and 983.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.43, 4,593.71 and 983.09 is: 1,473.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.43 : 4,593.71 = 983.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.43/4,593.71 = 983.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.43x = 4,593.71 × 983.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.43x = 4,516,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,002.48/3,064.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.69

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