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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.62, 4,550.37 and 1,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.62, 4,550.37 and 1,087.10 is: 1,630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.62 : 4,550.37 = 1,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.62/4,550.37 = 1,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.62x = 4,550.37 × 1,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.62x = 4,946,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,707.23/3,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.63

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