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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.63, 4,506.80 and 1,031.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.63, 4,506.80 and 1,031.67 is: 1,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.63 : 4,506.80 = 1,031.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.63/4,506.80 = 1,031.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.63x = 4,506.80 × 1,031.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.63x = 4,649,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,525.20/3,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.42

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