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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.38, 4,589.58 and 979.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.38, 4,589.58 and 979.43 is: 1,469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.38 : 4,589.58 = 979.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.38/4,589.58 = 979.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.38x = 4,589.58 × 979.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.38x = 4,495,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,172.34/3,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.31

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