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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,174.87, 4,762.86 and 983.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,174.87, 4,762.86 and 983.55 is: 1,475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,174.87 : 4,762.86 = 983.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,174.87/4,762.86 = 983.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,174.87x = 4,762.86 × 983.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,174.87x = 4,684,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684,510.95/3,174.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.50

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