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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.01, 4,638.06 and 1,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.01, 4,638.06 and 1,012 is: 1,518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.01 : 4,638.06 = 1,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.01/4,638.06 = 1,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.01x = 4,638.06 × 1,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.01x = 4,693,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,716.72/3,092.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.01

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