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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.13, 4,939.70 and 984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.13, 4,939.70 and 984.63 is: 1,476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.13 : 4,939.70 = 984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.13/4,939.70 = 984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.13x = 4,939.70 × 984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.13x = 4,863,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,776.81/3,293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.95

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