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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.02, 4,815.05 and 988.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.02, 4,815.05 and 988.83 is: 1,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.02 : 4,815.05 = 988.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.02/4,815.05 = 988.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.02x = 4,815.05 × 988.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.02x = 4,761,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761,268.36/3,210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.25

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