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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,579.92, 5,369.88 and 982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,579.92, 5,369.88 and 982.88 is: 1,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,579.92 : 5,369.88 = 982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,579.92/5,369.88 = 982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,579.92x = 5,369.88 × 982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,579.92x = 5,277,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277,947.65/3,579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.32

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