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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.10, 4,985.55 and 983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.10, 4,985.55 and 983.22 is: 1,475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.10 : 4,985.55 = 983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.10/4,985.55 = 983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.10x = 4,985.55 × 983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.10x = 4,901,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,892.47/3,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.10

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