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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.02, 4,989.67 and 986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.02, 4,989.67 and 986.48 is: 1,479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.02 : 4,989.67 = 986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.02/4,989.67 = 986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.02x = 4,989.67 × 986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.02x = 4,922,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,187.80/3,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.46

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