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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.31, 4,938.47 and 983.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.31, 4,938.47 and 983.81 is: 1,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.31 : 4,938.47 = 983.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.31/4,938.47 = 983.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.31x = 4,938.47 × 983.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.31x = 4,858,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,527.29/3,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.72

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