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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.67, 4,763.55 and 984.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.67, 4,763.55 and 984.39 is: 1,476.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.67 : 4,763.55 = 984.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.67/4,763.55 = 984.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.67x = 4,763.55 × 984.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.67x = 4,689,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,190.98/3,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.60

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