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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.13, 4,564.82 and 991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.13, 4,564.82 and 991.13 is: 1,486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.13 : 4,564.82 = 991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.13/4,564.82 = 991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.13x = 4,564.82 × 991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.13x = 4,524,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,309.70/3,043.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.73

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