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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.73, 4,603.89 and 989.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.73, 4,603.89 and 989.33 is: 1,483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.73 : 4,603.89 = 989.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.73/4,603.89 = 989.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.73x = 4,603.89 × 989.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.73x = 4,554,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,766.49/3,069.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.77

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