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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.83, 4,990.89 and 987.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.83, 4,990.89 and 987.29 is: 1,480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.83 : 4,990.89 = 987.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.83/4,990.89 = 987.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.83x = 4,990.89 × 987.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.83x = 4,927,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,927,455.79/3,327.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.68

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