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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.52, 4,764.84 and 985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.52, 4,764.84 and 985.84 is: 1,478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.52 : 4,764.84 = 985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.52/4,764.84 = 985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.52x = 4,764.84 × 985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.52x = 4,697,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,369.87/3,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.31

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