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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.68, 4,638.90 and 1,337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.68, 4,638.90 and 1,337.44 is: 2,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.68 : 4,638.90 = 1,337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.68/4,638.90 = 1,337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.68x = 4,638.90 × 1,337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.68x = 6,204,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,204,250.42/3,092.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.11

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