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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.76, 4,637.52 and 1,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.76, 4,637.52 and 1,360.96 is: 2,040.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.76 : 4,637.52 = 1,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.76/4,637.52 = 1,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.76x = 4,637.52 × 1,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.76x = 6,311,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,311,479.22/3,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.07

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