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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.31, 4,588.87 and 979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.31, 4,588.87 and 979.44 is: 1,469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.31 : 4,588.87 = 979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.31/4,588.87 = 979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.31x = 4,588.87 × 979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.31x = 4,494,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,522.83/3,059.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.13

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