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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.94, 4,716.02 and 1,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.94, 4,716.02 and 1,092.50 is: 1,637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.94 : 4,716.02 = 1,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.94/4,716.02 = 1,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.94x = 4,716.02 × 1,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.94x = 5,152,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152,251.85/3,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.75

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