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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.54, 4,562.57 and 1,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.54, 4,562.57 and 1,094.38 is: 1,640.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.54 : 4,562.57 = 1,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.54/4,562.57 = 1,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.54x = 4,562.57 × 1,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.54x = 4,993,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993,165.28/3,043.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.58

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