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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.74, 4,560.57 and 1,092.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.74, 4,560.57 and 1,092.69 is: 1,638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.74 : 4,560.57 = 1,092.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.74/4,560.57 = 1,092.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.74x = 4,560.57 × 1,092.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.74x = 4,983,289.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,289.23/3,040.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.84

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