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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.88, 4,553.82 and 1,087.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.88, 4,553.82 and 1,087.97 is: 1,631.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.88 : 4,553.82 = 1,087.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.88/4,553.82 = 1,087.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.88x = 4,553.82 × 1,087.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.88x = 4,954,396.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,396.78/3,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.95

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