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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.36, 4,717.08 and 1,092.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.36, 4,717.08 and 1,092.88 is: 1,638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.36 : 4,717.08 = 1,092.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.36/4,717.08 = 1,092.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.36x = 4,717.08 × 1,092.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.36x = 5,155,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,202.39/3,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.99

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