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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.84, 4,604.12 and 990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.84, 4,604.12 and 990.04 is: 1,484.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.84 : 4,604.12 = 990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.84/4,604.12 = 990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.84x = 4,604.12 × 990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.84x = 4,558,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,262.96/3,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.85

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