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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.39, 4,552.53 and 1,086.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.39, 4,552.53 and 1,086.61 is: 1,630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.39 : 4,552.53 = 1,086.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.39/4,552.53 = 1,086.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.39x = 4,552.53 × 1,086.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.39x = 4,946,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946,824.62/3,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.25

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