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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.63, 4,987.76 and 984.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.63, 4,987.76 and 984.62 is: 1,477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.63 : 4,987.76 = 984.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.63/4,987.76 = 984.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.63x = 4,987.76 × 984.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.63x = 4,911,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911,018.39/3,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.16

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