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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.13, 4,987.68 and 985.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.13, 4,987.68 and 985.15 is: 1,477.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.13 : 4,987.68 = 985.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.13/4,987.68 = 985.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.13x = 4,987.68 × 985.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.13x = 4,913,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913,595.56/3,325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.72

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