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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.68, 4,558.14 and 1,091.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.68, 4,558.14 and 1,091.25 is: 1,637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.68 : 4,558.14 = 1,091.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.68/4,558.14 = 1,091.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.68x = 4,558.14 × 1,091.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.68x = 4,974,070.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,070.28/3,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.46

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