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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.07, 4,593.04 and 981.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.07, 4,593.04 and 981.99 is: 1,472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.07 : 4,593.04 = 981.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.07/4,593.04 = 981.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.07x = 4,593.04 × 981.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.07x = 4,510,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,316.89/3,062.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.96

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