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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.12, 4,630.68 and 1,444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.12, 4,630.68 and 1,444.82 is: 2,167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.12 : 4,630.68 = 1,444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.12/4,630.68 = 1,444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.12x = 4,630.68 × 1,444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.12x = 6,690,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,690,499.08/3,087.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.23

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