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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.34, 4,660.59 and 1,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.34, 4,660.59 and 1,027.62 is: 1,541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.34 : 4,660.59 = 1,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.34/4,660.59 = 1,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.34x = 4,660.59 × 1,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.34x = 4,789,315.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,315.50/3,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.29

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