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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.73, 4,639.77 and 1,448.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.73, 4,639.77 and 1,448.39 is: 2,172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.73 : 4,639.77 = 1,448.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.73/4,639.77 = 1,448.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.73x = 4,639.77 × 1,448.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.73x = 6,720,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,720,173.27/3,092.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.89

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