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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.62, 4,761.45 and 1,094.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.62, 4,761.45 and 1,094.46 is: 1,641.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.62 : 4,761.45 = 1,094.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.62/4,761.45 = 1,094.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.62x = 4,761.45 × 1,094.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.62x = 5,211,216.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211,216.57/3,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.01

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