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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.71, 4,629.45 and 1,006.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.71, 4,629.45 and 1,006.93 is: 1,510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.71 : 4,629.45 = 1,006.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.71/4,629.45 = 1,006.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.71x = 4,629.45 × 1,006.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.71x = 4,661,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,541.65/3,086.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.20

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