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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.64, 4,590.96 and 980.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.64, 4,590.96 and 980.72 is: 1,471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.64 : 4,590.96 = 980.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.64/4,590.96 = 980.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.64x = 4,590.96 × 980.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.64x = 4,502,446.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,446.29/3,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.08

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