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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.70, 4,564.05 and 1,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.70, 4,564.05 and 1,095.06 is: 1,642.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.70 : 4,564.05 = 1,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.70/4,564.05 = 1,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.70x = 4,564.05 × 1,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.70x = 4,997,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,908.59/3,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.59

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