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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.42, 4,761.45 and 983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.42, 4,761.45 and 983.10 is: 1,474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.42 : 4,761.45 = 983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.42/4,761.45 = 983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.42x = 4,761.45 × 983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.42x = 4,680,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,981.50/3,174.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.59

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