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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.61, 4,770.02 and 988.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.61, 4,770.02 and 988.25 is: 1,482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.61 : 4,770.02 = 988.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.61/4,770.02 = 988.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.61x = 4,770.02 × 988.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.61x = 4,713,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,979.25/3,179.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.57

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