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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.80, 4,766.88 and 986.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.80, 4,766.88 and 986.84 is: 1,480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.80 : 4,766.88 = 986.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.80/4,766.88 = 986.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.80x = 4,766.88 × 986.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.80x = 4,704,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,147.86/3,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.32

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