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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.65, 4,661.63 and 1,027.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.65, 4,661.63 and 1,027.84 is: 1,541.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.65 : 4,661.63 = 1,027.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.65/4,661.63 = 1,027.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.65x = 4,661.63 × 1,027.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.65x = 4,791,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,409.78/3,107.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.81

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