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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.29, 4,988.63 and 985.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.29, 4,988.63 and 985.11 is: 1,477.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.29 : 4,988.63 = 985.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.29/4,988.63 = 985.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.29x = 4,988.63 × 985.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.29x = 4,914,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914,344.37/3,325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.87

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