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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.56, 4,552.92 and 1,390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.56, 4,552.92 and 1,390.26 is: 2,085.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.56 : 4,552.92 = 1,390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.56/4,552.92 = 1,390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.56x = 4,552.92 × 1,390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.56x = 6,329,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,329,742.56/3,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.88

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