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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.42, 4,769.87 and 988.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.42, 4,769.87 and 988.04 is: 1,482.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.42 : 4,769.87 = 988.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.42/4,769.87 = 988.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.42x = 4,769.87 × 988.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.42x = 4,712,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,793.57/3,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.28

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