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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.34, 4,636.08 and 1,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.34, 4,636.08 and 1,359.76 is: 2,038.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.34 : 4,636.08 = 1,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.34/4,636.08 = 1,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.34x = 4,636.08 × 1,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.34x = 6,303,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,303,956.14/3,092.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.57

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