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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.54, 4,756.36 and 1,090.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.54, 4,756.36 and 1,090.76 is: 1,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.54 : 4,756.36 = 1,090.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.54/4,756.36 = 1,090.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.54x = 4,756.36 × 1,090.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.54x = 5,188,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188,020.72/3,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.32

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