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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.91, 4,564.62 and 1,096.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.91, 4,564.62 and 1,096.65 is: 1,643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.91 : 4,564.62 = 1,096.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.91/4,564.62 = 1,096.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.91x = 4,564.62 × 1,096.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.91x = 5,005,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005,790.52/3,044.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.99

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