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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.93, 4,631.46 and 1,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.93, 4,631.46 and 1,007.97 is: 1,511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.93 : 4,631.46 = 1,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.93/4,631.46 = 1,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.93x = 4,631.46 × 1,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.93x = 4,668,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,372.74/3,087.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.81

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