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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.79, 4,984.94 and 983.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.79, 4,984.94 and 983.97 is: 1,475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.79 : 4,984.94 = 983.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.79/4,984.94 = 983.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.79x = 4,984.94 × 983.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.79x = 4,905,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,033.87/3,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.74

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