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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.57, 4,770.80 and 989.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.57, 4,770.80 and 989.42 is: 1,484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.57 : 4,770.80 = 989.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.57/4,770.80 = 989.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.57x = 4,770.80 × 989.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.57x = 4,720,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,299.85/3,180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.11

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