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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.50, 4,599.78 and 986.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.50, 4,599.78 and 986.54 is: 1,479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.50 : 4,599.78 = 986.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.50/4,599.78 = 986.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.50x = 4,599.78 × 986.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.50x = 4,537,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,866.96/3,066.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.82

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