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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.52, 4,594.62 and 983.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.52, 4,594.62 and 983.82 is: 1,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.52 : 4,594.62 = 983.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.52/4,594.62 = 983.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.52x = 4,594.62 × 983.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.52x = 4,520,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,279.05/3,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.04

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