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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.08, 4,626.90 and 1,004.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.08, 4,626.90 and 1,004.55 is: 1,506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.08 : 4,626.90 = 1,004.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.08/4,626.90 = 1,004.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.08x = 4,626.90 × 1,004.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.08x = 4,647,952.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,952.40/3,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.59

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