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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.52, 4,939.76 and 984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.52, 4,939.76 and 984.48 is: 1,476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.52 : 4,939.76 = 984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.52/4,939.76 = 984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.52x = 4,939.76 × 984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.52x = 4,863,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,094.92/3,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.56

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