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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.84, 4,591.82 and 1,113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.84, 4,591.82 and 1,113.98 is: 1,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.84 : 4,591.82 = 1,113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.84/4,591.82 = 1,113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.84x = 4,591.82 × 1,113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.84x = 5,115,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,175.47/3,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.08

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