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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.67, 4,627.39 and 1,004.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.67, 4,627.39 and 1,004.12 is: 1,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.67 : 4,627.39 = 1,004.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.67/4,627.39 = 1,004.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.67x = 4,627.39 × 1,004.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.67x = 4,646,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,426.69/3,084.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.30

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