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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.41, 4,637.70 and 1,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.41, 4,637.70 and 1,011.24 is: 1,517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.41 : 4,637.70 = 1,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.41/4,637.70 = 1,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.41x = 4,637.70 × 1,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.41x = 4,689,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,827.75/3,091.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.05

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