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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.47, 4,637.61 and 1,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.47, 4,637.61 and 1,337.40 is: 2,005.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.47 : 4,637.61 = 1,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.47/4,637.61 = 1,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.47x = 4,637.61 × 1,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.47x = 6,202,339.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202,339.61/3,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.63

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