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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.44, 4,639.02 and 1,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.44, 4,639.02 and 1,012.60 is: 1,519.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.44 : 4,639.02 = 1,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.44/4,639.02 = 1,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.44x = 4,639.02 × 1,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.44x = 4,697,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,471.65/3,092.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.02

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