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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.04, 4,660.94 and 1,027.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.04, 4,660.94 and 1,027.66 is: 1,541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.04 : 4,660.94 = 1,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.04/4,660.94 = 1,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.04x = 4,660.94 × 1,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.04x = 4,789,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,838.30/3,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.11

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