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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.14, 4,593.12 and 982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.14, 4,593.12 and 982.12 is: 1,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.14 : 4,593.12 = 982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.14/4,593.12 = 982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.14x = 4,593.12 × 982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.14x = 4,510,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,995.01/3,062.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.15

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