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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.65, 4,552.93 and 1,392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.65, 4,552.93 and 1,392.31 is: 2,087.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.65 : 4,552.93 = 1,392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.65/4,552.93 = 1,392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.65x = 4,552.93 × 1,392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.65x = 6,339,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339,080.33/3,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.52

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