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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.28, 4,544.34 and 978.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.28, 4,544.34 and 978.28 is: 1,467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.28 : 4,544.34 = 978.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.28/4,544.34 = 978.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.28x = 4,544.34 × 978.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.28x = 4,445,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445,636.94/3,030.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.07

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