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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.46, 4,603.32 and 988.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.46, 4,603.32 and 988.74 is: 1,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.46 : 4,603.32 = 988.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.46/4,603.32 = 988.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.46x = 4,603.32 × 988.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.46x = 4,551,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,486.62/3,068.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.31

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