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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.71, 4,565.61 and 1,096.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.71, 4,565.61 and 1,096.11 is: 1,644.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.71 : 4,565.61 = 1,096.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.71/4,565.61 = 1,096.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.71x = 4,565.61 × 1,096.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.71x = 5,004,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,004,410.78/3,043.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.18

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