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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.10, 4,939.59 and 984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.10, 4,939.59 and 984.60 is: 1,476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.10 : 4,939.59 = 984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.10/4,939.59 = 984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.10x = 4,939.59 × 984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.10x = 4,863,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,520.31/3,293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.88

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