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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.07, 4,981.93 and 981.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.07, 4,981.93 and 981.45 is: 1,471.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.07 : 4,981.93 = 981.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.07/4,981.93 = 981.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.07x = 4,981.93 × 981.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.07x = 4,889,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889,485.38/3,322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.82

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