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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.59, 4,646.58 and 1,017.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.59, 4,646.58 and 1,017.81 is: 1,526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.59 : 4,646.58 = 1,017.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.59/4,646.58 = 1,017.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.59x = 4,646.58 × 1,017.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.59x = 4,729,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,335.59/3,097.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.78

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