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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.86, 4,558.29 and 986.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.86, 4,558.29 and 986.86 is: 1,480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.86 : 4,558.29 = 986.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.86/4,558.29 = 986.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.86x = 4,558.29 × 986.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.86x = 4,498,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498,399.77/3,038.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.29

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