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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.26, 4,551.62 and 1,086.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.26, 4,551.62 and 1,086.48 is: 1,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.26 : 4,551.62 = 1,086.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.26/4,551.62 = 1,086.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.26x = 4,551.62 × 1,086.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.26x = 4,945,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,238.67/3,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.80

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