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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.08, 4,760.88 and 983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.08, 4,760.88 and 983.20 is: 1,474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.08 : 4,760.88 = 983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.08/4,760.88 = 983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.08x = 4,760.88 × 983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.08x = 4,680,897.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680,897.22/3,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.26

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