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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.52, 4,635.68 and 1,533.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.52, 4,635.68 and 1,533.66 is: 2,298.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.52 : 4,635.68 = 1,533.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.52/4,635.68 = 1,533.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.52x = 4,635.68 × 1,533.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.52x = 7,109,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,556.99/3,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.95

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