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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.31, 4,765.64 and 986.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.31, 4,765.64 and 986.45 is: 1,479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.31 : 4,765.64 = 986.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.31/4,765.64 = 986.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.31x = 4,765.64 × 986.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.31x = 4,701,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,036.82/3,178.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.10

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