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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.76, 4,617.90 and 2,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.76, 4,617.90 and 2,545.92 is: 3,801.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.76 : 4,617.90 = 2,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.76/4,617.90 = 2,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.76x = 4,617.90 × 2,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.76x = 11,756,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,756,803.97/3,092.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.40

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