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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.92, 4,599 and 985.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.92, 4,599 and 985.65 is: 1,478.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.92 : 4,599 = 985.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.92/4,599 = 985.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.92x = 4,599 × 985.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.92x = 4,533,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,012.97/3,065.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.51

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