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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.02, 4,605.93 and 989.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.02, 4,605.93 and 989.99 is: 1,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.02 : 4,605.93 = 989.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.02/4,605.93 = 989.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.02x = 4,605.93 × 989.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.02x = 4,559,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,801.61/3,070.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.27

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