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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.66, 4,663.70 and 1,028.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.66, 4,663.70 and 1,028.58 is: 1,543.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.66 : 4,663.70 = 1,028.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.66/4,663.70 = 1,028.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.66x = 4,663.70 × 1,028.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.66x = 4,796,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,988.55/3,108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.10

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