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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,038.09, 4,558.14 and 1,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,038.09, 4,558.14 and 1,090.44 is: 1,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,038.09 : 4,558.14 = 1,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,038.09/4,558.14 = 1,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,038.09x = 4,558.14 × 1,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,038.09x = 4,970,378.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970,378.18/3,038.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.02

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