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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.97, 4,636.57 and 3,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.97, 4,636.57 and 3,041.84 is: 4,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.97 : 4,636.57 = 3,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.97/4,636.57 = 3,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.97x = 4,636.57 × 3,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.97x = 14,103,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,103,717.95/3,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.31

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