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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.98, 4,564.99 and 1,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.98, 4,564.99 and 1,095.38 is: 1,643.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.98 : 4,564.99 = 1,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.98/4,564.99 = 1,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.98x = 4,564.99 × 1,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.98x = 5,000,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,398.75/3,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.26

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