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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.70, 4,663.20 and 1,028.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.70, 4,663.20 and 1,028.90 is: 1,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.70 : 4,663.20 = 1,028.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.70/4,663.20 = 1,028.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.70x = 4,663.20 × 1,028.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.70x = 4,797,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,966.48/3,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.90

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