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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.84, 4,638.12 and 1,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.84, 4,638.12 and 1,011.76 is: 1,517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.84 : 4,638.12 = 1,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.84/4,638.12 = 1,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.84x = 4,638.12 × 1,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.84x = 4,692,664.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,664.29/3,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.76

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