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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.84, 4,605.62 and 991.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.84, 4,605.62 and 991.04 is: 1,486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.84 : 4,605.62 = 991.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.84/4,605.62 = 991.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.84x = 4,605.62 × 991.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.84x = 4,564,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,353.64/3,070.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.35

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