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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.64, 4,632.96 and 2,847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.64, 4,632.96 and 2,847.84 is: 4,266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.64 : 4,632.96 = 2,847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.64/4,632.96 = 2,847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.64x = 4,632.96 × 2,847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.64x = 13,193,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193,928.81/3,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.23

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