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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.64, 4,588.63 and 978.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.64, 4,588.63 and 978.81 is: 1,468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.64 : 4,588.63 = 978.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.64/4,588.63 = 978.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.64x = 4,588.63 × 978.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.64x = 4,491,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,408.59/3,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.43

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