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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.53, 4,630.20 and 1,005.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.53, 4,630.20 and 1,005.81 is: 1,508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.53 : 4,630.20 = 1,005.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.53/4,630.20 = 1,005.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.53x = 4,630.20 × 1,005.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.53x = 4,657,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,088.57/3,086.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.84

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