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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,092.86, 4,639.39 and 1,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,092.86, 4,639.39 and 1,012.98 is: 1,519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,092.86 : 4,639.39 = 1,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,092.86/4,639.39 = 1,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,092.86x = 4,639.39 × 1,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,092.86x = 4,699,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,604.22/3,092.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.50

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