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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.90, 4,765.81 and 985.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.90, 4,765.81 and 985.81 is: 1,478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.90 : 4,765.81 = 985.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.90/4,765.81 = 985.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.90x = 4,765.81 × 985.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.90x = 4,698,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,159.33/3,176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.85

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