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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.41, 4,628.64 and 1,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.41, 4,628.64 and 1,004.82 is: 1,507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.41 : 4,628.64 = 1,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.41/4,628.64 = 1,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.41x = 4,628.64 × 1,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.41x = 4,650,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,950.04/3,085.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.40

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