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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.12, 4,942.70 and 986.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.12, 4,942.70 and 986.64 is: 1,479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.12 : 4,942.70 = 986.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.12/4,942.70 = 986.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.12x = 4,942.70 × 986.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.12x = 4,876,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,665.53/3,295.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.97

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