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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.25, 4,558.94 and 987.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.25, 4,558.94 and 987.25 is: 1,480.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.25 : 4,558.94 = 987.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.25/4,558.94 = 987.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.25x = 4,558.94 × 987.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.25x = 4,500,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,808.58/3,039.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.89

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