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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.16, 4,940.60 and 984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.16, 4,940.60 and 984.66 is: 1,477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.16 : 4,940.60 = 984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.16/4,940.60 = 984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.16x = 4,940.60 × 984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.16x = 4,864,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,787.75/3,293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.24

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