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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.56, 4,558.74 and 1,092.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.56, 4,558.74 and 1,092.28 is: 1,637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.56 : 4,558.74 = 1,092.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.56/4,558.74 = 1,092.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.56x = 4,558.74 × 1,092.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.56x = 4,979,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,420.53/3,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.13

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