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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.01, 4,855.52 and 985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.01, 4,855.52 and 985.56 is: 1,478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.01 : 4,855.52 = 985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.01/4,855.52 = 985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.01x = 4,855.52 × 985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.01x = 4,785,406.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785,406.29/3,237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.34

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