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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,064.64, 4,597.44 and 984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,064.64, 4,597.44 and 984.64 is: 1,477.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,064.64 : 4,597.44 = 984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,064.64/4,597.44 = 984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,064.64x = 4,597.44 × 984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,064.64x = 4,526,823.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,526,823.32/3,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.11

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