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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.40, 4,631.52 and 1,356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.40, 4,631.52 and 1,356.72 is: 2,033.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.40 : 4,631.52 = 1,356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.40/4,631.52 = 1,356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.40x = 4,631.52 × 1,356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.40x = 6,283,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,675.81/3,089.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.95

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