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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.94, 4,756.44 and 1,093.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.94, 4,756.44 and 1,093.32 is: 1,639.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.94 : 4,756.44 = 1,093.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.94/4,756.44 = 1,093.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.94x = 4,756.44 × 1,093.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.94x = 5,200,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,310.98/3,170.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.99

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