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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.91, 4,588.46 and 979.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.91, 4,588.46 and 979.21 is: 1,468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.91 : 4,588.46 = 979.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.91/4,588.46 = 979.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.91x = 4,588.46 × 979.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.91x = 4,493,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,065.92/3,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.85

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