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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.31, 4,590.79 and 979.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.31, 4,590.79 and 979.57 is: 1,469.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.31 : 4,590.79 = 979.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.31/4,590.79 = 979.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.31x = 4,590.79 × 979.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.31x = 4,497,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,000.16/3,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.46

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