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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.89, 4,551.78 and 1,086.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.89, 4,551.78 and 1,086.11 is: 1,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.89 : 4,551.78 = 1,086.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.89/4,551.78 = 1,086.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.89x = 4,551.78 × 1,086.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.89x = 4,943,733.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,733.78/3,033.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.50

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