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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.85, 5,163.28 and 3,092.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.85, 5,163.28 and 3,092.72 is: 4,630.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.85 : 5,163.28 = 3,092.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.85/5,163.28 = 3,092.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.85x = 5,163.28 × 3,092.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.85x = 15,968,545.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,968,545.77/3,448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.11

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