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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.97, 4,628.96 and 1,353.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.97, 4,628.96 and 1,353.38 is: 2,030.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.97 : 4,628.96 = 1,353.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.97/4,628.96 = 1,353.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.97x = 4,628.96 × 1,353.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.97x = 6,264,711.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,264,711.97/3,085.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.07

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