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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.07, 4,594.54 and 982.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.07, 4,594.54 and 982.99 is: 1,474.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.07 : 4,594.54 = 982.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.07/4,594.54 = 982.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.07x = 4,594.54 × 982.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.07x = 4,516,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,386.87/3,063.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.46

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