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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.03, 4,598.26 and 985.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.03, 4,598.26 and 985.83 is: 1,478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.03 : 4,598.26 = 985.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.03/4,598.26 = 985.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.03x = 4,598.26 × 985.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.03x = 4,533,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,102.66/3,067.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.01

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