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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.25, 4,557.38 and 986.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.25, 4,557.38 and 986.25 is: 1,479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.25 : 4,557.38 = 986.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.25/4,557.38 = 986.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.25x = 4,557.38 × 986.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.25x = 4,494,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,711.09/3,038.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.38

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