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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.64, 4,633.48 and 1,009.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.64, 4,633.48 and 1,009.17 is: 1,513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.64 : 4,633.48 = 1,009.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.64/4,633.48 = 1,009.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.64x = 4,633.48 × 1,009.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.64x = 4,675,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,969.01/3,089.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.43

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