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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.92, 4,546.26 and 1,492.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.92, 4,546.26 and 1,492.92 is: 2,238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.92 : 4,546.26 = 1,492.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.92/4,546.26 = 1,492.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.92x = 4,546.26 × 1,492.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.92x = 6,787,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787,202.48/3,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.58

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