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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.59, 4,665.99 and 1,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.59, 4,665.99 and 1,262.32 is: 1,895.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.59 : 4,665.99 = 1,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.59/4,665.99 = 1,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.59x = 4,665.99 × 1,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.59x = 5,889,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,972.50/3,107.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.35

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