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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.66, 4,645.57 and 1,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.66, 4,645.57 and 1,017.28 is: 1,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.66 : 4,645.57 = 1,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.66/4,645.57 = 1,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.66x = 4,645.57 × 1,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.66x = 4,725,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,824.49/3,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.61

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