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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.69, 4,990.05 and 986.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.69, 4,990.05 and 986.73 is: 1,480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.69 : 4,990.05 = 986.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.69/4,990.05 = 986.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.69x = 4,990.05 × 986.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.69x = 4,923,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,832.04/3,326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.10

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