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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.13, 4,989.17 and 986.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.13, 4,989.17 and 986.15 is: 1,479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.13 : 4,989.17 = 986.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.13/4,989.17 = 986.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.13x = 4,989.17 × 986.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.13x = 4,920,070.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920,070.00/3,326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.22

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