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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.82, 4,636.32 and 1,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.82, 4,636.32 and 1,336 is: 2,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.82 : 4,636.32 = 1,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.82/4,636.32 = 1,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.82x = 4,636.32 × 1,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.82x = 6,194,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,194,123.52/3,091.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.39

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