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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.83, 4,769.75 and 988.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.83, 4,769.75 and 988.56 is: 1,482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.83 : 4,769.75 = 988.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.83/4,769.75 = 988.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.83x = 4,769.75 × 988.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.83x = 4,715,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,184.06/3,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.84

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