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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.16, 4,662.38 and 1,000.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.16, 4,662.38 and 1,000.28 is: 1,499.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.16 : 4,662.38 = 1,000.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.16/4,662.38 = 1,000.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.16x = 4,662.38 × 1,000.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.16x = 4,663,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,699.62/3,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.99

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