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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.58, 4,605.02 and 989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.58, 4,605.02 and 989.70 is: 1,484.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.58 : 4,605.02 = 989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.58/4,605.02 = 989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.58x = 4,605.02 × 989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.58x = 4,557,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,590.77/3,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.76

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