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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.94, 4,559.39 and 1,092.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.94, 4,559.39 and 1,092.89 is: 1,638.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.94 : 4,559.39 = 1,092.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.94/4,559.39 = 1,092.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.94x = 4,559.39 × 1,092.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.94x = 4,982,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,921.77/3,040.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.61

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