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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.81, 4,630.97 and 1,006.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.81, 4,630.97 and 1,006.92 is: 1,510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.81 : 4,630.97 = 1,006.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.81/4,630.97 = 1,006.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.81x = 4,630.97 × 1,006.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.81x = 4,663,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,011.28/3,086.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.63

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