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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.59, 4,600.74 and 987.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.59, 4,600.74 and 987.78 is: 1,481.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.59 : 4,600.74 = 987.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.59/4,600.74 = 987.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.59x = 4,600.74 × 987.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.59x = 4,544,518.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,518.96/3,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.46

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