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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.62, 4,986.26 and 983.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.62, 4,986.26 and 983.62 is: 1,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.62 : 4,986.26 = 983.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.62/4,986.26 = 983.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.62x = 4,986.26 × 983.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.62x = 4,904,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,904,585.06/3,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.68

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