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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.82, 4,982.73 and 981.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.82, 4,982.73 and 981.86 is: 1,472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.82 : 4,982.73 = 981.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.82/4,982.73 = 981.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.82x = 4,982.73 × 981.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.82x = 4,892,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,892,314.68/3,321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.78

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