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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.28, 4,638.94 and 1,012.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.28, 4,638.94 and 1,012.94 is: 1,519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.28 : 4,638.94 = 1,012.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.28/4,638.94 = 1,012.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.28x = 4,638.94 × 1,012.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.28x = 4,698,959.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,959.55/3,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.09

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