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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.39, 4,766.90 and 986.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.39, 4,766.90 and 986.15 is: 1,479.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.39 : 4,766.90 = 986.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.39/4,766.90 = 986.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.39x = 4,766.90 × 986.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.39x = 4,700,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,849.67/3,177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.47

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