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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.85, 4,607.02 and 991.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.85, 4,607.02 and 991.05 is: 1,486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.85 : 4,607.02 = 991.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.85/4,607.02 = 991.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.85x = 4,607.02 × 991.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.85x = 4,565,787.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,787.17/3,070.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.82

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