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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.61, 4,639.73 and 1,361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.61, 4,639.73 and 1,361.64 is: 2,042.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.61 : 4,639.73 = 1,361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.61/4,639.73 = 1,361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.61x = 4,639.73 × 1,361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.61x = 6,317,635.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,317,635.15/3,092.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.82

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