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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.88, 4,566.52 and 1,095.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.88, 4,566.52 and 1,095.28 is: 1,643.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.88 : 4,566.52 = 1,095.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.88/4,566.52 = 1,095.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.88x = 4,566.52 × 1,095.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.88x = 5,001,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,618.03/3,042.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.71

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