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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.11, 4,592.35 and 981.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.11, 4,592.35 and 981.28 is: 1,472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.11 : 4,592.35 = 981.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.11/4,592.35 = 981.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.11x = 4,592.35 × 981.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.11x = 4,506,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,506,358.25/3,061.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.13

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