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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.66, 4,639.68 and 1,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.66, 4,639.68 and 1,448.32 is: 2,172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.66 : 4,639.68 = 1,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.66/4,639.68 = 1,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.66x = 4,639.68 × 1,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.66x = 6,719,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719,741.34/3,092.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.80

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