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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.34, 4,633.58 and 1,359.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.34, 4,633.58 and 1,359.74 is: 2,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.34 : 4,633.58 = 1,359.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.34/4,633.58 = 1,359.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.34x = 4,633.58 × 1,359.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.34x = 6,300,464.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,300,464.07/3,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.10

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