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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.88, 4,547.82 and 979.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.88, 4,547.82 and 979.88 is: 1,469.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.88 : 4,547.82 = 979.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.88/4,547.82 = 979.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.88x = 4,547.82 × 979.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.88x = 4,456,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,317.86/3,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.82

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