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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.26, 4,563.96 and 1,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.26, 4,563.96 and 1,095 is: 1,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.26 : 4,563.96 = 1,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.26/4,563.96 = 1,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.26x = 4,563.96 × 1,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.26x = 4,997,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,536.20/3,043.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.17

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