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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.94, 4,555.86 and 1,088.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.94, 4,555.86 and 1,088.68 is: 1,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.94 : 4,555.86 = 1,088.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.94/4,555.86 = 1,088.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.94x = 4,555.86 × 1,088.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.94x = 4,959,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959,873.66/3,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.18

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