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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,106.62, 4,660.47 and 1,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,106.62, 4,660.47 and 1,027.35 is: 1,541.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,106.62 : 4,660.47 = 1,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,106.62/4,660.47 = 1,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,106.62x = 4,660.47 × 1,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,106.62x = 4,787,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,787,933.85/3,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.20

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