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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.95, 4,770.51 and 988.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.95, 4,770.51 and 988.18 is: 1,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.95 : 4,770.51 = 988.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.95/4,770.51 = 988.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.95x = 4,770.51 × 988.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.95x = 4,714,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,122.57/3,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.45

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