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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.47, 4,768.22 and 986.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.47, 4,768.22 and 986.69 is: 1,480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.47 : 4,768.22 = 986.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.47/4,768.22 = 986.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.47x = 4,768.22 × 986.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.47x = 4,704,726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,726.22/3,178.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.19

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