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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.97, 4,769.76 and 988.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.97, 4,769.76 and 988.38 is: 1,482.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.97 : 4,769.76 = 988.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.97/4,769.76 = 988.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.97x = 4,769.76 × 988.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.97x = 4,714,335.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,335.39/3,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.51

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