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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.43, 4,554.63 and 1,088.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.43, 4,554.63 and 1,088.55 is: 1,633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.43 : 4,554.63 = 1,088.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.43/4,554.63 = 1,088.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.43x = 4,554.63 × 1,088.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.43x = 4,957,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,942.49/3,035.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.36

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