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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.67, 4,633.05 and 1,445.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.67, 4,633.05 and 1,445.39 is: 2,168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.67 : 4,633.05 = 1,445.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.67/4,633.05 = 1,445.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.67x = 4,633.05 × 1,445.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.67x = 6,696,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,581.70/3,087.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.81

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