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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.97, 4,985.01 and 984.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.97, 4,985.01 and 984.15 is: 1,475.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.97 : 4,985.01 = 984.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.97/4,985.01 = 984.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.97x = 4,985.01 × 984.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.97x = 4,905,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,997.59/3,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.95

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