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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.04, 4,763.24 and 983.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.04, 4,763.24 and 983.72 is: 1,475.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.04 : 4,763.24 = 983.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.04/4,763.24 = 983.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.04x = 4,763.24 × 983.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.04x = 4,685,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,694.45/3,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.79

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