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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.62, 4,604.28 and 989.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.62, 4,604.28 and 989.73 is: 1,484.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.62 : 4,604.28 = 989.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.62/4,604.28 = 989.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.62x = 4,604.28 × 989.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.62x = 4,556,994.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556,994.04/3,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.55

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