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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.81, 4,639.64 and 1,632.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.81, 4,639.64 and 1,632.06 is: 2,448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.81 : 4,639.64 = 1,632.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.81/4,639.64 = 1,632.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.81x = 4,639.64 × 1,632.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.81x = 7,572,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,572,162.70/3,092.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,448.32

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