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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.70, 4,639.96 and 1,013.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.70, 4,639.96 and 1,013.94 is: 1,520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.70 : 4,639.96 = 1,013.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.70/4,639.96 = 1,013.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.70x = 4,639.96 × 1,013.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.70x = 4,704,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,641.04/3,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.72

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