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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.42, 4,766.83 and 986.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.42, 4,766.83 and 986.37 is: 1,479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.42 : 4,766.83 = 986.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.42/4,766.83 = 986.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.42x = 4,766.83 × 986.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.42x = 4,701,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,858.11/3,177.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.77

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