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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.74, 4,764.70 and 985.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.74, 4,764.70 and 985.42 is: 1,478.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.74 : 4,764.70 = 985.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.74/4,764.70 = 985.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.74x = 4,764.70 × 985.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.74x = 4,695,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,230.67/3,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.00

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