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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.76, 4,588.88 and 979.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.76, 4,588.88 and 979.56 is: 1,468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.76 : 4,588.88 = 979.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.76/4,588.88 = 979.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.76x = 4,588.88 × 979.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.76x = 4,495,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,495,083.29/3,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.62

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