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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.78, 4,588.52 and 979.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.78, 4,588.52 and 979.23 is: 1,468.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.78 : 4,588.52 = 979.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.78/4,588.52 = 979.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.78x = 4,588.52 × 979.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.78x = 4,493,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,216.44/3,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.48

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