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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.97, 4,638.07 and 3,042.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.97, 4,638.07 and 3,042.84 is: 4,568.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.97 : 4,638.07 = 3,042.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.97/4,638.07 = 3,042.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.97x = 4,638.07 × 3,042.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.97x = 14,112,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,112,904.92/3,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.81

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