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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.68, 4,605.12 and 989.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.68, 4,605.12 and 989.12 is: 1,483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.68 : 4,605.12 = 989.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.68/4,605.12 = 989.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.68x = 4,605.12 × 989.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.68x = 4,555,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,016.29/3,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.87

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