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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.55, 4,762.07 and 983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.55, 4,762.07 and 983.27 is: 1,474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.55 : 4,762.07 = 983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.55/4,762.07 = 983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.55x = 4,762.07 × 983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.55x = 4,682,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,400.57/3,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.98

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