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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107, 4,661.22 and 1,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107, 4,661.22 and 1,055 is: 1,582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107 : 4,661.22 = 1,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107/4,661.22 = 1,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107x = 4,661.22 × 1,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107x = 4,917,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,917,587.10/3,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.74

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