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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.76, 4,604.19 and 989.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.76, 4,604.19 and 989.49 is: 1,484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.76 : 4,604.19 = 989.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.76/4,604.19 = 989.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.76x = 4,604.19 × 989.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.76x = 4,555,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,799.96/3,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.09

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