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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.95, 4,604.81 and 990.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.95, 4,604.81 and 990.06 is: 1,485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.95 : 4,604.81 = 990.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.95/4,604.81 = 990.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.95x = 4,604.81 × 990.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.95x = 4,559,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,033.24/3,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.05

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