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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.36, 4,764.51 and 986.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.36, 4,764.51 and 986.31 is: 1,478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.36 : 4,764.51 = 986.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.36/4,764.51 = 986.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.36x = 4,764.51 × 986.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.36x = 4,699,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,283.86/3,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.99

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