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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.46, 4,588.29 and 978.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.46, 4,588.29 and 978.93 is: 1,468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.46 : 4,588.29 = 978.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.46/4,588.29 = 978.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.46x = 4,588.29 × 978.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.46x = 4,491,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491,614.73/3,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.11

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