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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,641.94, 5,462.91 and 3,092.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,641.94, 5,462.91 and 3,092.76 is: 4,639.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,641.94 : 5,462.91 = 3,092.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,641.94/5,462.91 = 3,092.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,641.94x = 5,462.91 × 3,092.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,641.94x = 16,895,469.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,895,469.53/3,641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.14

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