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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.54, 4,610.91 and 2,644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.54, 4,610.91 and 2,644.14 is: 3,948.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.54 : 4,610.91 = 2,644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.54/4,610.91 = 2,644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.54x = 4,610.91 × 2,644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.54x = 12,191,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,191,891.57/3,087.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.74

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