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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.88, 4,988.13 and 984.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.88, 4,988.13 and 984.87 is: 1,477.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.88 : 4,988.13 = 984.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.88/4,988.13 = 984.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.88x = 4,988.13 × 984.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.88x = 4,912,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,659.59/3,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.54

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