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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.78, 4,561.83 and 1,092.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.78, 4,561.83 and 1,092.27 is: 1,639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.78 : 4,561.83 = 1,092.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.78/4,561.83 = 1,092.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.78x = 4,561.83 × 1,092.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.78x = 4,982,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,750.05/3,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.18

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