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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.37, 4,548.06 and 1,391.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.37, 4,548.06 and 1,391.09 is: 2,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.37 : 4,548.06 = 1,391.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.37/4,548.06 = 1,391.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.37x = 4,548.06 × 1,391.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.37x = 6,326,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326,738.05/3,034.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.03

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