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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.89, 4,626.12 and 1,003.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.89, 4,626.12 and 1,003.81 is: 1,505.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.89 : 4,626.12 = 1,003.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.89/4,626.12 = 1,003.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.89x = 4,626.12 × 1,003.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.89x = 4,643,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643,745.52/3,083.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.81

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