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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.55, 4,604.87 and 988.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.55, 4,604.87 and 988.93 is: 1,483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.55 : 4,604.87 = 988.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.55/4,604.87 = 988.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.55x = 4,604.87 × 988.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.55x = 4,553,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,889.14/3,069.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.57

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