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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.35, 4,983.11 and 982.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.35, 4,983.11 and 982.31 is: 1,473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.35 : 4,983.11 = 982.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.35/4,983.11 = 982.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.35x = 4,983.11 × 982.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.35x = 4,894,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894,941.41/3,322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.34

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