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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.84, 4,637.96 and 1,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.84, 4,637.96 and 1,012.06 is: 1,518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.84 : 4,637.96 = 1,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.84/4,637.96 = 1,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.84x = 4,637.96 × 1,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.84x = 4,693,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,888.74/3,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.15

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