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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.54, 4,608.23 and 991.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.54, 4,608.23 and 991.87 is: 1,488.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.54 : 4,608.23 = 991.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.54/4,608.23 = 991.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.54x = 4,608.23 × 991.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.54x = 4,570,765.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,765.09/3,071.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.10

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