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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.60, 4,094.52 and 3,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.60, 4,094.52 and 3,042.60 is: 4,094.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.60 : 4,094.52 = 3,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.60/4,094.52 = 3,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.60x = 4,094.52 × 3,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.60x = 12,457,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457,986.55/3,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.52

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