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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.07, 4,552.61 and 1,086.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.07, 4,552.61 and 1,086.21 is: 1,629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.07 : 4,552.61 = 1,086.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.07/4,552.61 = 1,086.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.07x = 4,552.61 × 1,086.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.07x = 4,945,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,085.08/3,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.32

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