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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.25, 4,763.32 and 984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.25, 4,763.32 and 984.16 is: 1,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.25 : 4,763.32 = 984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.25/4,763.32 = 984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.25x = 4,763.32 × 984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.25x = 4,687,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,854.64/3,175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.38

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