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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.72, 4,630.77 and 2,418.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.72, 4,630.77 and 2,418.93 is: 3,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.72 : 4,630.77 = 2,418.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.72/4,630.77 = 2,418.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.72x = 4,630.77 × 2,418.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.72x = 11,201,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,201,508.48/3,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.90

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