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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.62, 4,600.02 and 986.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.62, 4,600.02 and 986.69 is: 1,480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.62 : 4,600.02 = 986.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.62/4,600.02 = 986.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.62x = 4,600.02 × 986.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.62x = 4,538,770.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538,770.73/3,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.06

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