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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.86, 4,765.38 and 985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.86, 4,765.38 and 985.60 is: 1,478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.86 : 4,765.38 = 985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.86/4,765.38 = 985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.86x = 4,765.38 × 985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.86x = 4,696,734.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,734.70/3,176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.42

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