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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.46, 4,553.31 and 1,087.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.46, 4,553.31 and 1,087.66 is: 1,631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.46 : 4,553.31 = 1,087.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.46/4,553.31 = 1,087.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.46x = 4,553.31 × 1,087.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.46x = 4,952,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,447.72/3,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.53

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