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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.75, 4,984.94 and 982.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.75, 4,984.94 and 982.74 is: 1,474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.75 : 4,984.94 = 982.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.75/4,984.94 = 982.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.75x = 4,984.94 × 982.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.75x = 4,898,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,902.39/3,322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.35

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