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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.37, 4,636.53 and 1,425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.37, 4,636.53 and 1,425.81 is: 2,137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.37 : 4,636.53 = 1,425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.37/4,636.53 = 1,425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.37x = 4,636.53 × 1,425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.37x = 6,610,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,610,810.84/3,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.78

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