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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.76, 4,639.55 and 1,244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.76, 4,639.55 and 1,244.07 is: 1,866.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.76 : 4,639.55 = 1,244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.76/4,639.55 = 1,244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.76x = 4,639.55 × 1,244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.76x = 5,771,918.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771,918.75/3,092.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.27

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