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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.25, 4,564.96 and 991.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.25, 4,564.96 and 991.25 is: 1,486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.25 : 4,564.96 = 991.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.25/4,564.96 = 991.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.25x = 4,564.96 × 991.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.25x = 4,525,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,016.60/3,043.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.90

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