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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.23, 4,605.46 and 990.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.23, 4,605.46 and 990.45 is: 1,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.23 : 4,605.46 = 990.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.23/4,605.46 = 990.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.23x = 4,605.46 × 990.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.23x = 4,561,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,488.33/3,070.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.72

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