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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.01, 4,763.61 and 984.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.01, 4,763.61 and 984.76 is: 1,477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.01 : 4,763.61 = 984.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.01/4,763.61 = 984.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.01x = 4,763.61 × 984.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.01x = 4,691,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,000.67/3,176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.01

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