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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.96, 4,554.72 and 1,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.96, 4,554.72 and 1,089.12 is: 1,633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.96 : 4,554.72 = 1,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.96/4,554.72 = 1,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.96x = 4,554.72 × 1,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.96x = 4,960,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,636.65/3,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.42

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