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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.50, 4,643.97 and 1,043.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.50, 4,643.97 and 1,043.50 is: 1,565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.50 : 4,643.97 = 1,043.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.50/4,643.97 = 1,043.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.50x = 4,643.97 × 1,043.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.50x = 4,845,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,982.70/3,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.49

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