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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.65, 4,587.87 and 978.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.65, 4,587.87 and 978.62 is: 1,467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.65 : 4,587.87 = 978.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.65/4,587.87 = 978.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.65x = 4,587.87 × 978.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.65x = 4,489,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,781.34/3,058.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.90

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