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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.96, 4,770.66 and 988.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.96, 4,770.66 and 988.46 is: 1,482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.96 : 4,770.66 = 988.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.96/4,770.66 = 988.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.96x = 4,770.66 × 988.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.96x = 4,715,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,606.58/3,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.91

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