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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.43, 4,605.58 and 990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.43, 4,605.58 and 990.59 is: 1,485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.43 : 4,605.58 = 990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.43/4,605.58 = 990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.43x = 4,605.58 × 990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.43x = 4,562,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,215.99/3,070.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.86

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