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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.26, 4,982.04 and 981.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.26, 4,982.04 and 981.63 is: 1,472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.26 : 4,982.04 = 981.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.26/4,982.04 = 981.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.26x = 4,982.04 × 981.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.26x = 4,890,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,519.93/3,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.05

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