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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.39, 4,636.86 and 1,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.39, 4,636.86 and 1,336.30 is: 2,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.39 : 4,636.86 = 1,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.39/4,636.86 = 1,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.39x = 4,636.86 × 1,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.39x = 6,196,229.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,196,229.34/3,092.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.70

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