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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.47, 4,637.55 and 1,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.47, 4,637.55 and 1,242.96 is: 1,863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.47 : 4,637.55 = 1,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.47/4,637.55 = 1,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.47x = 4,637.55 × 1,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.47x = 5,764,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764,302.50/3,092.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.98

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