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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.93, 4,606.33 and 991.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.93, 4,606.33 and 991.09 is: 1,486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.93 : 4,606.33 = 991.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.93/4,606.33 = 991.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.93x = 4,606.33 × 991.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.93x = 4,565,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,259.61/3,070.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.61

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