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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.78, 4,602.73 and 988.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.78, 4,602.73 and 988.51 is: 1,482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.78 : 4,602.73 = 988.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.78/4,602.73 = 988.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.78x = 4,602.73 × 988.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.78x = 4,549,844.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,844.63/3,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.62

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