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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.67, 4,638.92 and 1,145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.67, 4,638.92 and 1,145.25 is: 1,717.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.67 : 4,638.92 = 1,145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.67/4,638.92 = 1,145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.67x = 4,638.92 × 1,145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.67x = 5,312,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,312,717.40/3,092.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.84

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