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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.47, 4,595.76 and 984.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.47, 4,595.76 and 984.39 is: 1,476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.47 : 4,595.76 = 984.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.47/4,595.76 = 984.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.47x = 4,595.76 × 984.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.47x = 4,524,020.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,020.19/3,064.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.28

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