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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.34, 4,631.38 and 1,007.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.34, 4,631.38 and 1,007.26 is: 1,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.34 : 4,631.38 = 1,007.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.34/4,631.38 = 1,007.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.34x = 4,631.38 × 1,007.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.34x = 4,665,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,003.82/3,087.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.01

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