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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.92, 4,636.98 and 2,168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.92, 4,636.98 and 2,168.64 is: 3,249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.92 : 4,636.98 = 2,168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.92/4,636.98 = 2,168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.92x = 4,636.98 × 2,168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.92x = 10,055,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,055,940.31/3,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.18

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