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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.90, 4,770.64 and 988.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.90, 4,770.64 and 988.64 is: 1,483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.90 : 4,770.64 = 988.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.90/4,770.64 = 988.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.90x = 4,770.64 × 988.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.90x = 4,716,445.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,445.53/3,179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.21

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