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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.94, 4,562.26 and 1,398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.94, 4,562.26 and 1,398.22 is: 2,095.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.94 : 4,562.26 = 1,398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.94/4,562.26 = 1,398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.94x = 4,562.26 × 1,398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.94x = 6,379,043.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,379,043.18/3,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.65

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