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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.64, 4,631.61 and 1,771.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.64, 4,631.61 and 1,771.04 is: 2,656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.64 : 4,631.61 = 1,771.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.64/4,631.61 = 1,771.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.64x = 4,631.61 × 1,771.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.64x = 8,202,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,758.74/3,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.65

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