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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.73, 4,630.58 and 1,034.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.73, 4,630.58 and 1,034.25 is: 1,551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.73 : 4,630.58 = 1,034.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.73/4,630.58 = 1,034.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.73x = 4,630.58 × 1,034.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.73x = 4,789,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,172.19/3,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.54

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