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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.74, 4,557.06 and 1,091.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.74, 4,557.06 and 1,091.07 is: 1,635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.74 : 4,557.06 = 1,091.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.74/4,557.06 = 1,091.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.74x = 4,557.06 × 1,091.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.74x = 4,972,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,071.45/3,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.15

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