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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.90, 4,936.41 and 982.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.90, 4,936.41 and 982.86 is: 1,473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.90 : 4,936.41 = 982.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.90/4,936.41 = 982.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.90x = 4,936.41 × 982.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.90x = 4,851,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,799.93/3,291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.86

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