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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.79, 4,629.26 and 1,005.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.79, 4,629.26 and 1,005.62 is: 1,508.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.79 : 4,629.26 = 1,005.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.79/4,629.26 = 1,005.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.79x = 4,629.26 × 1,005.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.79x = 4,655,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,255.81/3,085.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.61

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