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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.96, 4,942.35 and 986.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.96, 4,942.35 and 986.46 is: 1,479.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.96 : 4,942.35 = 986.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.96/4,942.35 = 986.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.96x = 4,942.35 × 986.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.96x = 4,875,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,430.58/3,294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.66

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