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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.89, 4,562.83 and 1,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.89, 4,562.83 and 1,094.24 is: 1,641.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.89 : 4,562.83 = 1,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.89/4,562.83 = 1,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.89x = 4,562.83 × 1,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.89x = 4,992,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,992,843.87/3,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.36

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