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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.22, 4,627.83 and 1,352.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.22, 4,627.83 and 1,352.63 is: 2,028.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.22 : 4,627.83 = 1,352.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.22/4,627.83 = 1,352.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.22x = 4,627.83 × 1,352.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.22x = 6,259,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,718.55/3,085.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.94

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