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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.95, 4,552.43 and 1,087.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.95, 4,552.43 and 1,087.31 is: 1,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.95 : 4,552.43 = 1,087.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.95/4,552.43 = 1,087.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.95x = 4,552.43 × 1,087.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.95x = 4,949,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,874.46/3,034.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.96

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