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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.71, 4,605.93 and 990.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.71, 4,605.93 and 990.81 is: 1,486.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.71 : 4,605.93 = 990.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.71/4,605.93 = 990.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.71x = 4,605.93 × 990.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.71x = 4,563,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,601.50/3,070.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.17

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