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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.67, 4,660.94 and 1,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.67, 4,660.94 and 1,027.70 is: 1,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.67 : 4,660.94 = 1,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.67/4,660.94 = 1,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.67x = 4,660.94 × 1,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.67x = 4,790,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,019.59/3,107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.35

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