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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.20, 4,659.45 and 1,026.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.20, 4,659.45 and 1,026.40 is: 1,539.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.20 : 4,659.45 = 1,026.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.20/4,659.45 = 1,026.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.20x = 4,659.45 × 1,026.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.20x = 4,782,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,459.48/3,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.15

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