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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.67, 4,564.26 and 1,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.67, 4,564.26 and 1,095.50 is: 1,642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.67 : 4,564.26 = 1,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.67/4,564.26 = 1,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.67x = 4,564.26 × 1,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.67x = 5,000,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,146.83/3,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.26

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