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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.49, 5,414.55 and 3,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.49, 5,414.55 and 3,092.50 is: 4,631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.49 : 5,414.55 = 3,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.49/5,414.55 = 3,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.49x = 5,414.55 × 3,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.49x = 16,744,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,744,495.88/3,615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.32

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