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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.94, 4,562.39 and 1,094.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.94, 4,562.39 and 1,094.89 is: 1,641.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.94 : 4,562.39 = 1,094.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.94/4,562.39 = 1,094.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.94x = 4,562.39 × 1,094.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.94x = 4,995,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,315.19/3,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.61

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