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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.92, 4,552.38 and 1,087.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.92, 4,552.38 and 1,087.68 is: 1,631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.92 : 4,552.38 = 1,087.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.92/4,552.38 = 1,087.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.92x = 4,552.38 × 1,087.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.92x = 4,951,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,532.68/3,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.52

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