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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.14, 4,635.37 and 982.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.14, 4,635.37 and 982.28 is: 1,472.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.14 : 4,635.37 = 982.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.14/4,635.37 = 982.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.14x = 4,635.37 × 982.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.14x = 4,553,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,231.24/3,091.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.99

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