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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.82, 4,763.18 and 983.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.82, 4,763.18 and 983.71 is: 1,475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.82 : 4,763.18 = 983.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.82/4,763.18 = 983.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.82x = 4,763.18 × 983.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.82x = 4,685,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,582.88/3,174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.86

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