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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.79, 4,765.32 and 985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.79, 4,765.32 and 985.56 is: 1,478.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.79 : 4,765.32 = 985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.79/4,765.32 = 985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.79x = 4,765.32 × 985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.79x = 4,696,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,508.78/3,176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.38

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