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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.74, 4,763.73 and 984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.74, 4,763.73 and 984.48 is: 1,476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.74 : 4,763.73 = 984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.74/4,763.73 = 984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.74x = 4,763.73 × 984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.74x = 4,689,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,796.91/3,175.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.76

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