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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.58, 4,632.30 and 1,445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.58, 4,632.30 and 1,445.08 is: 2,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.58 : 4,632.30 = 1,445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.58/4,632.30 = 1,445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.58x = 4,632.30 × 1,445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.58x = 6,694,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694,044.08/3,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.06

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