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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,173.53, 4,760.43 and 983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,173.53, 4,760.43 and 983.74 is: 1,475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,173.53 : 4,760.43 = 983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,173.53/4,760.43 = 983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,173.53x = 4,760.43 × 983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,173.53x = 4,683,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,025.41/3,173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.65

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